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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

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Crass sexual content throughout brilliant, timely satire. Full expert review
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Dreamy, China-set musical fairy tale has positive lessons. Full expert review
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The Witches

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Campy but creepy Dahl adaptation has lots of spooky stuff. Full expert review
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Clouds

Common Sense says
age 13+
Heartbreaking but uplifting true story tackles loss, pain. Full expert review




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