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05/24/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...just funny and exciting enough to keep kids and parents entertained. But the film never quite lives up to its riskily self-indulgent title.... Age 6." |
| 2. |
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05/24/13 |
Excellent |
 "...manages to present a balanced view of all the people involved in the scandal.... Age 15." |
| 3. |
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05/19/13 |
Weak |
 "...a straight-up homage to the man, featuring only footage of him and his family, friends, and other conservative journalists or politicians who respected him.... Age 13." |
| 4. |
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05/01/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Downey Jr. is always entertaining.... Although the movie is fun to watch, when compared to 'The Avengers,' it comes up short.... Age 13." |
| 5. |
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05/01/13 |
Excellent |
 "...stays with you long after the credits roll.... a simultaneously unique and age-old story.... It's everything that's good about independent films.... Age 14." |
| 6. |
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04/26/13 |
Weak |
 "Justin Zackham has included so many ridiculous plot points that the entire movie is hard not to scoff through.... Age 15." |
| 7. |
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04/18/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
0513998.jpg) "...a Cruise film all the way. How entertaining you consider the movie depends greatly on how good an action star you consider him.... Age 13." |
| 8. |
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04/11/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...sharply crafted.... For a one-set dark comedy, this movie is a surprisingly entertaining, play-like ensemble film.... Age 17." |
| 9. |
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04/11/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Crowd pleasing and uncomplicated, this isn't likely to win Oscars, but it's a great pick for families with mature tweens and teens.... Age 11." |
| 10. |
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04/07/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...moving.... the filmmakers show how all it takes is one person who believes in them for these children to rise up and have hope.... Age 11." |
| 11. |
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04/03/13 |
Excellent |
 "...isn't for the faint of heart... but those who are fans of Boyle's grittier work will feel right at home with the twisty thriller.... Age 17." |
| 12. |
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03/29/13 |
Weak |
 "...cheesy, overwrought... anyone who's not a faithful Perry devotee will find themselves laughing at deadly serious moments. The story is that ridiculous.... Age 14." |
| 13. |
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03/28/13 |
Weak |
 "...most audiences will laugh at the unintentionally funny moments.... Too bad the movie is more of a frothy alien romance than a true science-fiction thriller.... Age 13." |
| 14. |
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03/22/13 |
Weak |
 "...has no depth whatsoever, despite all of the protests, the student activists, the earnest young journalists.... It's radicalism a la a TV movie -- at best.... Age 14." |
| 15. |
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03/20/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "All of the cast members bring their A-game to a script that isn't exactly inspired but doesn't need to be when the White House has been attacked... Age 16." |
| 16. |
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03/19/13 |
Excellent |
 "...doesn't feature any magical elements like most of Studio Ghibli/the Miyazaki family's anime classics... follows a strong female protagonist... Age 9." |
| 17. |
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03/16/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "Korine ('Kids') can't seem to help but push buttons... if an audience just wants to see breasts and beer and coke-snorting, then they've proved Korine's point.... Not for Kids." |
| 18. |
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03/13/13 |
Weak |
 "Burt is so deeply unlikable that when he finally wins over Olivia Wilde, audiences will want to close their eyes or look away.... Age 14." |
| 19. |
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03/08/13 |
Excellent |
 "Even though upsetting issues are explored, this is the kind of stirring documentary that parents should watch with their mature tweens or teens.... Age 12." |
| 20. |
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03/06/13 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...even with three fabulous actresses as the witches and two adorable sidekicks (the monkey, the China Girl), Franco's Oz himself lacks the emotional impact... Age 10." |
