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All reviews for ages 5 & 12, ocean creatures

23 results
  • Review
    Finding Nemo

    Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Fish

    Kids navigate fish around obstacles in fun arcade game.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition

    Polished mini-game collection is good fun for younger kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Happy Feet Two

    Penguin sequel has fun musical numbers, a few mild scares.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2

    Less shopping, more friendship in undersea Barbie adventure.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Ocean Mysteries

    Corwin's marine field trips are inspiring for families.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    Classic undersea adventure with science-fiction flair.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jules Verne
    (Book, 2011)
  • Review
    The Old Man and the Sea

    Man vs. marlin story a challenging, introspective read.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Ernest Hemingway
    (Book, 2010)
  • Review
    Ponyo

    This stunning anime-style film follows a goldfish princess whose bravery leads to freedom -- at a price.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Review
    The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

    An uninspired rehash of the first movie.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Jonathan Bird's Blue World
    Explorers introduce kids to diversity of marine life.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Surf's Up

    Kids will dive into penguin adventure, dude.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Review
    Romeo & Juliet: Sealed with a Kiss

    Low-budget cartoon tells classic story with hopeful ending.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Review
    Happy Feet

    Ultra-cute kid flick has a few scary, emotional moments.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Review
    The Little Mermaid

    Superb, entertaining animated musical has some scary stuff.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Review
    Jabberjaw
    Scooby-Doo underwater, with a shark!
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2006)
  • Review
    The Snorks
    Go adventuring with these underwater Smurfs.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2004)
  • Review
    The Little Mermaid

    Spin-off sinks for everyone except besotted fans.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2004)
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    Splash

    Fishy fairy tale the wrong hook on relationships.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Review
    Pokemon Heroes

    Below-average for series and too violent for younger kids.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Review
    Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

    Entertaining, humorous take on biblical story.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
  • Review
    Jaws

    Five-star movie could scare the pants off kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
  • Review
    The B-52's

    Campy debut from retro-mod punk pioneers.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By B-52's
    (Music, 1979)