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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Movie

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Common Sense says

age 10+

Powerful queens go to war in intense, dark fantasy sequel. Full expert review

Zombieland: Double Tap

Movie

Zombieland: Double Tap

Common Sense says

age 17+

Cheerfully vulgar, gory sequel lives up to the original. Full expert review

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

The Casagrandes

TV

The Casagrandes

Common Sense says

age 7+

Charming Loud House spin-off about Mexican American family. Full expert review

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The Elephant Queen

Movie

The Elephant Queen

age 6+

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

Movie

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

age 8+

Toy Story 4

Movie

Toy Story 4

age 5+

Maiden

Movie

Maiden

age 11+

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Help! My Kid Wants to Use Social Media

Help! My Kid Wants to Use Social Media

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