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  • Review
    Struck by Lightning

    Edgy high school comedy from Glee star has some iffy stuff.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Beautiful Creatures

    Lush book adaptation mixes romance, fantasy, some violence.
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    13
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    North America

    Gorgeous docuseries surveys nature both peaceful and brutal.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
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    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    The Great Gatsby

    Fitzgerald classic gets a decadent, gorgeous, tricky update.
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    14
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Jack Reacher

    Serviceable but forgettable Cruise thriller is very violent.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Safe Haven

    Predictable romantic drama deals with pretty heavy themes.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film The Great Gatsby

    Eclectic homage to Jazz Age has edgy songs, mature themes.
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    14
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2013)
  • Review
    That Is NOT a Good Idea!

    Goose outsmarts fox in funny, perilous story with a twist.
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    4
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Silver Linings Playbook

    Offbeat dramedy mixes light and dark; some intense moments.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Wuthering Heights (2012)

    Contemplative adaptation focuses on teen passion and angst.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Hemlock Grove

    High school-set horror series is gory, sexy, and strange.
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    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Emeraldalicious

    Pinkalicious goes green in magical clean-up adventure.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Victoria Kann
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Spoiled Rotten Pets

    Animals' lavish lifestyles = worry-free fun for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Host

    Lots of kisses, but "Twi"-fi thriller isn't that compelling.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
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    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Les Miserables

    Excellent film adaptation of gritty, heartbreaking musical.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Admission

    Teen-friendly comedy has laughs but is uneven.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Otis and the Puppy

    Gentle hero faces fear to help friend in lovely book.
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    3
     
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    By Loren Long
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Rise of the Guardians

    Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)