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This Is the Year
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This Is the Year

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Tween-friendly romcom rights the wrongs of '80s teen films. Full expert review
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Cry Macho

Common Sense says
age 13+
Eastwood's drama is awkward yet lovely; language, drinking. Full expert review
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Common Sense says
age 11+
Funny, poignant, thrilling MCU adventure; action violence. Full expert review
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He's All That
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He's All That

Common Sense says
age 14+
Remake of '90s romcom has language and bullying. Full expert review
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NBA 2K22
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NBA 2K22

Common Sense says
age 10+
On-court play shines, but ads steal the sport's spotlight. Full expert review
Star Wars Visions
TV

Star Wars Visions

Common Sense says
age 10+
Anime anthology is stylish and fun for fans, some violence. Full expert review



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