|
4/5
|
97%
|
WarGames (War Games) (1983) |
"
Suspenseful Cold War tale with teen gamer in control. "
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
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|
4/5
|
92%
|
To Sir, With Love (1967) |
"
Sydney Poitier at his best; teens and up."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
57%
|
The Thing Called Love (1993) |
"
A star is born in Nashville."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
63%
|
The Sandlot (1993) |
"
Field of Dreams for tweens."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
97%
|
The Right Stuff (1983) |
"
Educational, exciting action, great acting."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
52%
|
The Lost World - Jurassic Park (1997) |
"
Nastier beasts and mean people in intense sequel."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
48%
|
The Jewel of the Nile (1985) |
"
Reunited and it feels so bad."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
88%
|
The Color Purple (1985) |
"
Inspiring, sentimental tale of survival."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
——
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The Boy In The Plastic Bubble () |
"
Worthwhile tale of adolescence and difference."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
1/5
|
21%
|
The Air Up There (1994) |
"
Offensive, shop-worn comedy."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
80%
|
The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986) |
"
A lovable pet tale about friendship despite differences."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
The Accidental Tourist (1988) |
"
A mature, well-made film for teens and adults."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
41%
|
The 6th Day (2000) |
"
A decent movie for teens, if they can endure it."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
87%
|
Terms of Endearment (1983) |
"
Glossy, funny, and packs a real emotional wallop."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
79%
|
Starman (1984) |
"
Jeff Bridges as appealing alien; best for teens."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Sixteen Candles (1984) |
"
Racy, drunken, hilarious '80s high school comedy."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
68%
|
School Ties (1992) |
"
Stirring movie may be too heavy for some tweens."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
98%
|
Say Anything... (1989) |
"
A gem of a coming-of-age story."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
27%
|
Running Free (2000) |
"
Cruel treatment of horses may upset some kids."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
39%
|
Rookie of the Year (2002) |
"
Far-fetched fantasy is good-natured fun for all."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
86%
|
Romancing the Stone (1984) |
"
Action, romance, sharp dialog; best for teens."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
100%
|
Rebecca (1940) |
"
Excellent, but may be too long and moody for kids."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
On Golden Pond (1981) |
"
Valuable lessons in loving one's family members."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
83%
|
Notting Hill (1999) |
"
Not deep, but definitely funny--teens will enjoy."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
85%
|
My Bodyguard (1980) |
"
Coming of age story still relevant and engaging."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
61%
|
Mission: Impossible (1996) |
"
Sensational, implausible, irresistible to teens."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
91%
|
Men in Black (1997) |
"
Lots of fun, but too scary for some kids."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
69%
|
Lucas (1986) |
"
A realistic look at a teen's coming-of-age."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
40%
|
Little Giants (1994) |
"
The little guy wins in this rote comedy."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
92%
|
Jurassic Park (1993) |
"
Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
81%
|
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) |
"
A fanciful sci-fi tale for the whole family."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
93%
|
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) |
"
This classic delivers warmth all year long."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
85%
|
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) |
"
More gore, gross-outs than the other Indy blockbusters."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
Raiders of the Lost Ark (2012) |
"
Indy's first adventure is a rip-roaring action masterpiece."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
89%
|
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) |
"
Thrilling third Indy actioner focuses on hunt for grail."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
——
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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (1979) |
"
Forceful telling of Angelou's coming-of-age book."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
92%
|
Howards End (1992) |
"
British class conflict; ok for older teens."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
96%
|
Horse Feathers (1932) |
"
The Marx Brothers at their wacky best."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
88%
|
Hoosiers (1989) |
"
A tale of heroic sportsmanship."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
2/5
|
17%
|
Here On Earth (2000) |
"
Contrived plot purposely pulls at heartstrings."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
95%
|
Hamlet (1996) |
"
Shakespeare's great tragedy -- all of it."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
76%
|
Hamlet (1990) |
"
Mel Gibson emotes as the doleful Dane."
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Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
——
|
Gus (1976) |
"
Kids will get a kick out of this mule tale."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
97%
|
Groundhog Day (1993) |
"
A witty, sarcastic take on redemption."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
5/5
|
83%
|
Gremlins (1984) |
"
A comic horror movie classic."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
82%
|
Ghost (1990) |
"
Romance, suspense, gags, and one-liners."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
3/5
|
54%
|
Footloose (1984) |
"
A dated rebellion tale."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
73%
|
Father of the Bride (1991) |
"
Steve Martin's sweet-natured wedding weepy."
—
Common Sense Media
Posted Jan 2, 2011
|
|
4/5
|
86%
|
Eight Men Out (1988) |
"
A treat for baseball fans but might bore others."
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Posted Jan 2, 2011
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