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5/5
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100%
|
Pinocchio (1940) |
"
Disney masterpiece is darker than you may remember."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 11, 2009
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3/5
|
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Barbie in a Christmas Carol () |
"
Less authentic take; also less to scare younger kids."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
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3/5
|
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Jack Frost (1979) |
"
Minor Rankin-Bass classic with a touch of romance."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
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4/5
|
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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown () |
"
Peanuts '70s TV special still rings true today."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
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Corduroy...And More Stories About Caring (2008) |
"
Beloved stories with a sweet message for ages 3-8."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
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3/5
|
8%
|
It Takes Two (1995) |
"
Olsens in Prince and the Pauper meets Parent Trap."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
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4/5
|
——
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Ballet Shoes (1976) |
"
Sisters learn value of love, work, and sacrifice."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
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1/5
|
——
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Bratz - Rock Angelz (2005) |
"
Sexualized kids' characters meet Camp Rock."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Strawberry Shortcake: Rockaberry Roll (2008) |
"
Post-makeover, girls are still good role models."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 8, 2009
|
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3/5
|
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Alice Upside Down (2008) |
"
New-girl story with appealing Disney cast."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 1, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
40%
|
SpaceCamp (Space Camp) (1986) |
"
Teen dramedy about space shuttle never lifts off."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 1, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
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The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005) |
"
Eco-message buried in overly flirty behavior."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 1, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Get A Clue (2002) |
"
Lohan stars as shopping-happy teen sleuth."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 1, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
92%
|
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1998) |
"
Visual treat is too bawdy for young fantasy fans."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Dec 1, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Snow 2: Brain Freeze (2008) |
"
Sweet holiday sequel is as family-friendly as the original."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 13, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
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Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009) |
"
Latest sequel is surprisingly fun; good roles models, too."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jul 22, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
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Stuart Little 3 - Call of the Wild (2006) |
"
Mouse tale offers great role models, lackluster animation."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jun 24, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Mr. Troop Mom (2009) |
"
Made-for-Nickelodeon movie is so-so but fun for tweens."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jun 11, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
27%
|
My Girl 2 (1996) |
"
Not as dark (or engaging) as the first."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jun 11, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
——
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Hot Wheels AcceleRacers Boxed Set (2006) |
"
Animated series heavy on crashes, light on plot."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted May 15, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
20%
|
Plumm Summer (2008) |
"
Coming-of-age tale set in 1960s Montana."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted May 1, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
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Pokemon: Giratina and The Sky Warrior (2008) |
"
Mildly violent tale of dark and light, anime style."
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Common Sense Media
Posted May 1, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Legally Blondes (2008) |
"
Silly and unrealistic, but fun for tweens."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Apr 24, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Snoopy's Reunion (2009) |
"
All puppies, no plot in this Peanuts DVD."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Apr 19, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
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Barbie Presents: Thumbelina (2009) |
"
Eco-friendly story unrelated to real Thumbelina story."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Mar 13, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
——
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Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective (2009) |
"
Funny, animal-loving kid lost in crude script."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Feb 27, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
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You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975) |
"
The Peanuts gang gets sporty."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Feb 13, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008) |
"
Famous vet's daughter finds her own way to shine."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Feb 9, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
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An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009) |
"
Tween mean girl meets her match in Chrissa."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Feb 9, 2009
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Open Season 2 (2009) |
"
Understated sequel still delivers animal laughs."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Feb 9, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
14%
|
All Roads Lead Home (2008) |
"
Choppy, conflicting story of a grieving animal lover."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Feb 9, 2009
|
|
2/5
|
——
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The Ugly Dachshund (1966) |
"
Slow-moving story is for dog lovers only."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Feb 9, 2009
|
|
4/5
|
——
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Wonder Pets - Save The Beetles! (2008) |
"
Nick show trio rescues bugs with Beatles' help."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Apr 17, 2008
|
|
3/5
|
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Kids' Favorite Country Songs () |
"
Elmo joins in the fun at a country music jamboree."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
83%
|
Little Women (1949) |
"
Alcott's story livened by 1949 superstar cast."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow (2007) |
"
Predictable Barbie story boasts great animation."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
5/5
|
83%
|
Harvey (1951) |
"
Jimmy Stewart a 6' rabbit = a family delight."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
67%
|
Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007) |
"
Cinderella uses brains, not magic, to win prince."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Air Buddies (2006) |
"
Air Bud's adorable talking pups to the rescue."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
——
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Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005) |
"
Feisty Felicity learns about loyalty in 1775."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Bah Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006) |
"
Scrooge story with a big dose of slapstick antics."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
2/5
|
——
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Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure (2007) |
"
Gruesome, goofy cartoon movie better for tweens and up."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
2/5
|
——
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Pollyworld (2006) |
"
A mildly entertaining commercial for Polly Pocket."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
——
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Joseph - King of Dreams (2000) |
"
Animated Bible story too scary for very young."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
——
|
Sesame Beginnings - Moving Together (2007) |
"
Turn tasks into smiley games and songs with tots."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Wonder Pets - Save the Wonder Pets (2007) |
"
Engaging classroom critters hit the right notes."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
3/5
|
0%
|
The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006) |
"
Milder than the original and full of country music charm."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006) |
"
American Girl learns about sacrifice during WWII."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
2/5
|
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|
The Proud Family Movie (2005) |
"
Weird plot propelled by wacky Proud TV family."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Sesame Street - Ready for School (2007) |
"
Elmo makes starting school look like a blast."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Oct 24, 2007
|
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