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Dune
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Dune

Common Sense says
age 13+
Lots of fighting in vivid but long sci-fi adaptation. Full expert review
Ron's Gone Wrong
 
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Ron's Gone Wrong

Common Sense says
age 8+
Animated adventure explores friendship, tech use, bullying. Full expert review
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Movie

Halloween Kills

Common Sense says
age 17+
Brutal, gory, overwrought, shapeless slasher sequel. Full expert review
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The Last Duel
Movie

The Last Duel

Common Sense says
age 17+
Brutal violence in clunky tale of toxic masculinity. Full expert review
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Metroid Dread
Game

Metroid Dread

Common Sense says
age 10+
Challenging sci-fi adventure balances action, suspense. Full expert review
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Muppets Haunted Mansion
TV

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Common Sense says
age 8+
Spooky musical special is as good as the Muppets get. Full expert review



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