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All reviews for superheroes, popular with kids

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  • Review
    Iron Man 3

    Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    The Dark Knight Rises

    Bale's final Batman is as gritty and dark as the first two.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Action-packed series reboot has lots to offer Spidey fans.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Avengers

    Heroes work together in explosive comic book adventure.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Amazing Spider-Man

    Web-slinging comic book adventure has some violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    1
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
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    Chronicle

    Teens get super powers in relatable but violent thriller.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Lab Rats

    Really great family-friendly fare that parents can enjoy along with their kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Captain America: The First Avenger

    Comic book adventure mixes patriotism, explosive action.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Review
    Batman: Arkham City

    While dark and violent, this superhero game is intriguing.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Skylanders Spyro's Adventure

    Ingenious technology use where your character's stats are kept in the toy figurine so you can play with friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Thor

    Surprisingly complex superhero action-adventure.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Green Hornet

    Superhero "bromance" is funny but overly childish.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Megamind

    Clever animated superhero story is fun, not too scary.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
  • Review
    Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds

    Classic fighting game glamorizes violence, sexualizes women.
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    13
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Young Justice

    Former sidekicks battle villains in action-packed cartoon.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
  • Review
    The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes

    Complex plots + super-powered thrills = all-ages fun.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Iron Man 2

    Downey whips out the big guns, sexy banter in fun sequel.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
  • Review
    Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

    One of the better Spider-Man video games in recent memory.
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    13
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2010)
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    Astro Boy

    Action-packed adventure a fun bet for young superhero fans.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Troop

    Monsters vs. teens fantasy is worry-free fun for tweens.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Batman: Arkham Asylum

    Dark yet thrilling action game based on the Caped Crusader.
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    15
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Wolverine and the X-Men

    Fun action series for kids has enough depth for older fans.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

    A quirky mad scientist with a heart of gold competes for love by singing. Quirky and wildly entertaining.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    The Dark Knight

    Excellent sequel much darker, more violent than the first.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
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    Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

    High-flying action that grows repetitive quickly.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows
    (Game, 2008)