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Gemini Man

Movie

Gemini Man

Common Sense says

age 13+

Violent, effects-driven action misfire is sluggish, dull. Full expert review

The Addams Family

Movie

The Addams Family

Common Sense says

age 7+

So-so adaptation isn't spooky, kooky enough; a few scares. Full expert review

Joker

Movie

Joker

Common Sense says

age 16+

Bleak, violent, powerful; not your typical comic book movie. Full expert review

Abominable

Movie

Abominable

Common Sense says

age 8+

Funny, heartwarming adventure has some peril, scares. Full expert review

Raising Dion

TV

Raising Dion

Common Sense says

age 10+

Supervillain violence, bullying in excellent family drama. Full expert review

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Toy Story 4

Movie

Toy Story 4

age 5+

Maiden

Movie

Maiden

age 11+

Spider-Man: Far from Home

Movie

Spider-Man: Far from Home

age 11+

Abominable

Movie

Abominable

age 8+

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