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The High Note
 
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The High Note

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The Lovebirds

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Crime romcom has laughs, diversity, swearing, and sex. Full expert review
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Onward

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Original, heartfelt sibling adventure about love and loss. Full expert review
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Sonic the Hedgehog
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Sonic the Hedgehog

Common Sense says
age 8+
Carrey lights up video game movie; peril, some drinking. Full expert review
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: A Hunger Games Novel
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: A Hunger Games Novel

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age 13+
Equally violent prequel shows notorious dictator as a teen. Full expert review




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