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The Gentlemen
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The Gentlemen

Common Sense says
age 17+
Guns, money, drink in violent, profane Guy Ritchie caper. Full expert review
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The Last Full Measure

Common Sense says
age 15+
Preachy script bogs down violent story of courage and valor. Full expert review
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Bad Boys for Life

Common Sense says
age 16+
Violent, crude buddy-cop "threequel" is chaotic, tired. Full expert review
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Dolittle

Common Sense says
age 8+
Not the king of the jungle, but still cute; some peril/guns. Full expert review
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Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
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Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Common Sense says
age 7+
Themes of perseverance, friendship dominate dystopian tale. Full expert review




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