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    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Total Recall (2012)

    Remake is better looking, less violent, less thoughtful.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Men in Black III

    Third alien adventure is fun, less memorable than the first.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

    Entertaining "threequel" has some mild violence, innuendo.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

    A classic that parents and kids can enjoy together.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Prometheus

    New Alien movie has strong themes, violence.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Chimpanzee

    Chimp "adoption" documentary has some scary moments.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Big Miracle

    Animal-rescue tale has one death but otherwise OK for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    We Bought a Zoo

    Family film tackles grief with humor and deep empathy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
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    3
    Platforms: iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
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    Dolphin Tale

    Heartwarming tale is sweet, inspiring for kids and tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Kung Fu Panda 2

    Panda hero saves the day in surprisingly deep family film.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Winnie the Pooh

    Adorable big-screen Pooh adaptation is short and sweet.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Lion King

    Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Dumbo

    Sweet Disney classic is still lovely, despite stereotypes.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension

    Quirky duo's other-realm adventures are fun for all ages.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Rio

    Vibrant bird tale is part adventure, part love story.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    The Host

    Twilight author's adult sci-fi is fine for teens.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Stephenie Meyer
    (Book, 2011)
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    Life of Pi

    Fascinating survival tale with animal facts, gory detail.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Yann Martel
    (Book, 2011)
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    Megamind

    Clever animated superhero story is fun, not too scary.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Alpha and Omega

    Wolf tale is all about romance, innuendo-filled jokes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

    This action-packed fantasy brings the popular book series to life in what may be a surprise hit with your kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Transformers Prime

    Action, violence don't overshadow worthy messages for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Oceans

    Gorgeous educational docu dives deep for facts; kids OK.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)