This game is about as well made as you will ever find in the strategy genre. It isn't too difficult to pick up and play, but if you want to get good at it it takes a lot of time and thought. ...
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Game: Civilization 4
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
A brilliant strategy game!
Book: The Da Vinci Code
I rate this titleiffyand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Great book as long as you recognize that it is fiction.
This is an extremely well written and researched thriller. Some complained that it was anti-catholic, but it is simply a work of fiction. You can't believe everything in it. It is not a ...
TV: Smallville
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
The best Superman story ever (besides the comics of course)!
This is a fantastic show. Now in it's ninth season it is better than it's ever been. This season is a bit darker. There is a fair amount of violence and some blood but not graphic ...
TV: Pushing Daisies
I rate this titleiffyand give itBring on the pie maker
This is one of the most original shows I've ever seen. I own both seasons and wish it haddn't been cancelled. There are some seens that might be too gruesome for young viewers, but ...
Game: LittleBigPlanet
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Ultimate replayability!
This game is brilliant. The story mode is addictive and the narrator is hilarious if you enjoy dry humor. What makes this game stand out from any other is the user created levels. People are ...
Game: Spore
I rate this titleonand give it- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Easy to play
Ths is a great game for kids and adults.
The game has a wonderful interface and is very easy to learn. It also moves at a good pace. It is much easier to play than most strategy games making great for young gamers.
DVD: Up
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
Pixar's best yet!
I'm a huge Pixar fan and they outdid themselves with this movie. If you are planning on watching this with young children you should know that it deals with the issue of death. It also ...
Game: Mass Effect
I rate this titleiffyand give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
Nearly perfect sci-fi RPG.
Although it has some glitches and gameplay issues this is still one of the best RPG's ever made. The violence is not at all graphic and the language isn't bad either. The only real reason ...
Movie: The Brothers Bloom
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Average plot, Great acting!
Adrien Brody and Rachael Weisz are excellent in this movie. This is not, however, a good movie for children. There is a lot of swearing and violence.
Game: Batman: Arkham Asylum
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
The best superhero game ever made!
This is one of my favorite games of all time and I've been playing games for over 20 years. It is dark. There is also a lot of violence. Although Batman never kills he's not afraid to ...
Movie: Where the Wild Things Are
I rate this titleiffyand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
A little dark, but still very good.
The movie was a bit darker than I had expected but I thought overall it was a good adaptation of the book. Young children will definately be scared by this movie. Also, some children might easily ...
Game: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Easy to play
A must own for adventure lovers!
Excellent graphics, excellent story, excellent gameplay! Unfortunately for younger gamers there is a lot of swearing in this game. Also, although it's not graphic, there is a lot more violence ...
