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Enola Holmes
 
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Enola Holmes

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Entertaining period mystery has feminist messages, violence. Full expert review
The Social Dilemma
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The Social Dilemma

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Eye-opening docu charts social media dangers, offers advice. Full expert review
Mulan (2020)
 
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Mulan (2020)

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Martial arts epic is more intense, violent than original. Full expert review
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Tenet
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Tenet

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age 14+
Nolan's violent, elaborate epic is best for deep thinkers. Full expert review
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