Monopoly doesn't offer a lot of extra bells and whistles, or even particularly noteworthy production values (graphics are average and Mr. Monopoly has an annoyingly small reservoir of ...
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Game: Monopoly
I rate this titleonand give itDigital version of mega-popular board game.
Music: Kidz Bop
I rate this titleonand give itMostly bland pop covers sung by anonymous kids.
There's usually little objectionable lyrical content, but there's also no heart, passion, or soul. And, the quality of music is so dreadful that you may not want to bother: The instrumentation is ...
Music: JoJo
I rate this titleonand give itSoulful R&B/pop from a talented 13-year-old.
JoJo is an unbelievably skilled singer (she performs the type of vocal gymnastics that made Christina Aguilera famous) and a strong songwriter for one so young (she penned the tracks "Keep On Keepin' ...
DVD: Jesus Camp
I rate this titleiffyand give itEye-opening look at the Evangelicals among us.
The film is fascinating, eye-opening, and sure to be controversial. The filmmakers present their material in an even-handed manner, but those who aren't accustomed to the intense devotion may find ...
Music: American Idol: Season 2: All-Time Classic American Love Songs
I rate this titleonand give itSugary love songs that don't hold their own.
Unless your kids are diehard fans of the TV show, it's unlikely that they'll voluntarily sit through schmaltzy ballads and Muzak favorites such as "Open Arms," "Three Times a Lady" and "On the Wings ...
Game: Scooby Doo Mystery Mayhem
I rate this titleonand give itThe monster hunt is on for gumshoes ages 5 to 7.
Standard fare for Scooby-Doo cartoon fans, but amusing with nothing objectionable.
DVD: Her Majesty
I rate this titleonand give itPoignant story about tolerance and friendship.
Her Majesty is a gentle cross-cultural tale from New Zealand that's guaranteed to make you smile. It has an old-fashioned feel to it; its lack of inappropriate violence and sex combined ...
DVD: King of the Corner
I rate this titleonand give itA story of maturity and consequences -- teens OK
Although there is little repercussion for his actions (his wife suspects the affair and says nothing, Leo ends up getting hired back and with a promotion after his boss thinks Leo is blackmailing ...
DVD: A Wrinkle in Time
I rate this titleonand give itSomewhat clunky but mostly faithful to the book.
You have to admire the guts of whoever tries to squeeze this beloved children's book into two hours. And, like any slipper that's the wrong size for a foot, this production rubs the wrong way in ...
DVD: Valiant
I rate this titleonand give itThis animated WWII story may not engage all kids.
Despite the G rating, VALIANT doesn't really seem aimed at kids. Most children won't be familiar with the WWII setting, and many of the comedic references to Normandy, the French Resistance, and ...
DVD: Coming to America
I rate this titleiffyand give itSilly, curse-happy '80s Eddie Murphy vehicle.
Despite some sexist and racist quirks, COMING TO AMERICA comes through as a funny trip back to the comedy stylings of 1988. Everything about the film is fairly predictable. Lisa and Akeem get ...
Game: NCAA Football 06
I rate this titleonand give itFun family game for multigenerational play.
The graphics are excellent and online play is much improved. As with the previous year's version, there's still a stadium pulse that raises the crowd noise level, you can find out how a player is ...
