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D
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31%
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Stick It (2006) |
"
There are some great gymnastics stories out there. This isn't one of them."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 27, 2006
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|
D
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6%
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Son of the Mask (2005) |
"
It's not just an absence of Mr. Carrey that poses the problem. It's an absence of an intriguing story."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 17, 2005
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|
D
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26%
|
The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement (2004) |
"
While there's nothing in Princess Diaries 2 to offend your eyes or ears, there's plenty to insult your intelligence."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Aug 11, 2004
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|
D
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11%
|
New York Minute (2004) |
"
There's a sense that it's straining to reach the core mom-daughter audience that made Freaky Friday a success last year."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted May 6, 2004
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|
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24%
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Snow Dogs (2002) |
"
Director Brian Levant, who never strays far from his sitcom roots, skates blithely from one implausible situation to another, pausing only to tie up loose ends with more bows than you'll find on a French poodle."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 17, 2002
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|
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——
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Kids World (2001) |
"
If you miss this movie in the brief time it is likely to spend in theaters, consider it for a better-than-expected rental for the kids on a Friday night, when the popular ones are all checked out."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Dec 13, 2001
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|
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29%
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Max Keeble's Big Move (2001) |
"
It's formulaic, long and more than a bit silly."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 4, 2001
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|
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20%
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Monkeybone (2001) |
"
The story is frustrating in its refusal to stick to any logical core -- emotionally or otherwise."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 22, 2001
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|
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85%
|
The Emperor's New Groove (2000) |
"
An amusing but predictable knock-off of themes that have been done much better."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Dec 14, 2000
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|
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77%
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) |
"
An appeal that tops out at about age 4."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 1, 2000
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|
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15%
|
Pokemon - The Movie 2000 (2000) |
"
The absence of a compelling villain translates into an absence of excitement."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 1, 2000
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|
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49%
|
The Road to El Dorado (2000) |
"
One wonders who was this animated film made for, anyway? Certainly not for kids. And not for this adult."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 1, 2000
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|
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55%
|
The Little Vampire (2000) |
"
Even the good moments get sucked into the bizarre black holes of the story."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jan 1, 2000
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D+
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8%
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First Daughter (2004) |
"
Once again the performers outshine the plot."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 23, 2004
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C-
|
38%
|
Monte Carlo (2011) |
"
After Selena Gomez's auspicious big-screen debut in Ramona and Beezus, Monte Carlo feels like two steps back for the Wizards of Waverly Place star."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 1, 2011
|
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C-
|
79%
|
Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005) |
"
Nothing more than a less charming rehash of the original Tigger tale."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Feb 10, 2005
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C-
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5%
|
Yu-Gi-Oh! - The Movie (Yûgiô: Gekijô-ban) (2004) |
"
A treat for the fervent young fans who remain, and a true test of devotion for their accompanying parents, who may need all the help they can get figuring out the storyline."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Aug 12, 2004
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C-
|
13%
|
Agent Cody Banks 2 - Destination London (2004) |
"
So, will your kids like this same old song with British scenery? Possibly, if they liked the last one, but a little less-so."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 11, 2004
|
|
C-
|
56%
|
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) |
"
The leads, Ms. Elfman and Mr. Fraser, as well as most of the other actors, portray clichés with characterizations flatter than Wile E. Coyote after the anvil falls on him."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 13, 2003
|
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C-
|
35%
|
What a Girl Wants (2003) |
"
The story is one of those laboratory concoctions in which you can tell the conclusion from the opening scene."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 3, 2003
|
|
C-
|
63%
|
The Powerpuff Girls - The Movie (2002) |
"
The movie doesn't add anything fresh to the myth."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 2, 2002
|
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C-
|
30%
|
Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) |
"
Unfortunately, it's also not very good. Especially compared with the television series that inspired the movie."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 27, 2002
|
|
C
|
78%
|
Brave (2012) |
"
It's a subpar story that seems to exist mainly to sell a new Disney Princess in the form of wild-haired Merida."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 21, 2012
|
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C
|
64%
|
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) |
"
It's bad enough when sequels repeat the plot of their original movie. But it's serious chutzpah when the sequel cribs key plot points of another movie, as Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa does with The Lion King."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 7, 2008
|
|
C
|
33%
|
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker) (2006) |
"
Yes, we've got brand new blond junior and grown-up Bonds this season, but the toughest task for Baby Bond could be finding an audience."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 14, 2006
|
|
C
|
26%
|
The Shaggy Dog (2006) |
"
The story is too silly to play to older kids. And there are more than a few moments that may give parents of younger ones pause."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 9, 2006
|
|
C
|
6%
|
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) |
"
In this Hollywood fantasy about a family with 12 kids, nobody does chores, we never see dirty dishes and mom (Bonnie Hunt) is always immaculately groomed, dressed and smiling June Cleaver-style, right down to the tasteful string of pearls."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Dec 21, 2005
|
|
C
|
64%
|
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005) |
"
The predictability of Dreamer makes it more likely to please those predisposed to the story line than to win any new fans to the equine romance genre."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 20, 2005
|
|
C
|
9%
|
The Dust Factory (2004) |
"
It would have made a much more powerful short than full-length movie."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 14, 2004
|
|
C
|
0%
|
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) |
"
No worry about brainwashing kids through this movie, though. They probably won't be that entertained."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Sep 4, 2004
|
|
C
|
40%
|
Rugrats Go Wild (2003) |
"
Stick a fork in the Rugrats movie franchise. It's done."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 12, 2003
|
|
C
|
0%
|
Hansel & Gretel (2002) |
"
What it lacks is a coherent point of view or consistent tone."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Oct 24, 2002
|
|
C+
|
23%
|
The Smurfs (2011) |
"
Smurfs are the Barneys of the fantasy world."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 28, 2011
|
|
2.5/5
|
21%
|
G-Force (2009) |
"
The single most terrifying moment is hearing the world will be destroyed in 30 minutes. Therein lies the possibility that the film will drag on for another half hour."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 24, 2009
|
|
C+
|
49%
|
Twilight (2008) |
"
Catherine Hardwicke's choppy direction plays all this much too seriously. The film lacks the clarity and cleverness that might have ameliorated the campier moments."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Nov 21, 2008
|
|
C+
|
19%
|
The Wild (2006) |
"
New seems a bit of a misnomer for Disney's latest animated release, The Wild. A more honest choice? Finding Madagascar."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 13, 2006
|
|
C+
|
13%
|
Rebound (2005) |
"
Rebound doesn't break new ground in the kids-reform- the-big- bad-guy formula. But it does offer a fun if familiar ride, thanks to Mr. Lawrence's deadpan comedic talents and some cute misfit kids."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 30, 2005
|
|
C+
|
42%
|
Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005) |
"
Herbie maintains a special place in the heart of legions of little-boys-turned-men who love their cars like extensions of themselves."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 22, 2005
|
|
B-
|
21%
|
Beastly (2011) |
"
It takes guts to transform heartthrob Alex Pettyfer into a disfigured hero for the bulk of Beastly, a contemporary retelling of Beauty and the Beast. It takes even more guts to do it differently than the book's fans might expect."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 3, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
9%
|
Marmaduke (2010) |
"
It's a lot of twists and turns for very little reward. But bottom line, will the kids like it? Quite possibly."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 4, 2010
|
|
B-
|
19%
|
Fly Me to the Moon (2008) |
"
The superior effects in Fly Me to the Moon reflect the talents of its creator, director Ben Stassen, who has been doing 3D for 14 years, mostly for science centers and museums."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Aug 15, 2008
|
|
B-
|
13%
|
Just My Luck (2006) |
"
Throw in a hot new British bubblegum band, McFly, a bit of magic, romance, humor and a happy ending, and you've got a good, old-fashioned escapist popcorn flick."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted May 11, 2006
|
|
B-
|
51%
|
Aquamarine (2006) |
"
Aquamarine won't make the splash of Splash, but bless its little flippers, it tries."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 2, 2006
|
|
B-
|
31%
|
Valiant (2005) |
"
Valiant may not fly in the stratosphere of Pixar or the best of DreamWorks, but giving these plucky birds their due is not a bad way to wind up the summer."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Aug 18, 2005
|
|
B-
|
6%
|
The Perfect Man (2005) |
"
Ms. Duff projects so much appeal that she leaps over lapses in logic like Super Mario over lava pits. Ms. Locklear helps, too, showing vulnerability and a bit of tenderness."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jun 16, 2005
|
|
B-
|
22%
|
Down and Derby (2005) |
"
It should be required viewing for moms and dads tempted to write their children's essays, create Power Point presentations for their science projects and build their Pinewood Derby cars."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Apr 14, 2005
|
|
B-
|
11%
|
A Cinderella Story (2004) |
"
In typical Lizzie spirit, it's harmless, it's sweet, it's corny, it's fun and it all comes out impossibly right."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 15, 2004
|
|
B-
|
15%
|
Sleepover (2004) |
"
Fills the bill for a breezy summer escape."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Jul 8, 2004
|
|
B-
|
88%
|
Freaky Friday (2003) |
"
Thanks to the inventive performances, smooth direction by Mark Waters and fresh script ideas by Heather Hach and Leslie Dixon, it actually has something to offer since the 1977 original."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Aug 6, 2003
|
|
B-
|
38%
|
Agent Cody Banks (2003) |
"
Is it entertaining? You bet."
—
Dallas Morning News
Posted Mar 13, 2003
|
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