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Alice In Wonderland Review
“Alice in Wonderland” is based on the 1865 children’s classic. This is a story about a 19 year old Alice, and her adventures as she follows a white rabbit down a hole into her imaginative “Wonderland.” She encounters many unusual characters, the Mad Hatter, disappearing cats, and the evil Red Queen, she also faces many of her own wild and weird adventures while in the Underland.
Rating: Two out of five buckets
Release Date: June 1, 2010
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 8+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Talking Points:
It was a very creative, quirky, dark movie, like most of Tim Burton’s films. In this wild wonderland, certain drinks make you shrink, while certain foods make you grow. Kids will enjoy some of the creativity from this film.
Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter do a terrific job. The 3D aspect was well done, not over the top, but added depth and excitement to the movie.
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Excessive
- Since this is a dark film, with scary creatures, and some evil characters, younger kids may get frightened.
- One large scary creature scratches his claws on Alice’s arm, this leaves red wounds on her arm that we see throughout the movie.
- There’s also another scary creature that Alice has to battle. This creature will scare any youngster, as he tries to bite and crush Alice in the movie.
- The Red Queen is very evil. She gives out numerous death sentences, and we see many heads floating in her moat.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Overall this is dark film that will frighten younger kids. Depending on the child, I would recommend this movie for kids ages 8 and up. I interviewed an 8 year old girl after the movie, she liked it, thought some parts were scary, but not too bad.
GI Joe:Retaliation-Teen Movie Review
The Joes are back, however this time the team is not only fighting their mortal enemy, Cobra, they’re also defending themselves from threats within the government. Based on Hasbro’s G. I. Joe Toy, and the sequel to G.I. Joe: The rise of Cobra, this film is filled with action and adventure, one that most teenage boys will like!
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Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: July 30, 2013
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
The characters in the film were very likable. Roadblock (Dwayne Johnson) and Duke (Channing Tatum) were not only hard working and dedicated soldiers, they were good friends and looked out for one another.
Sexual Content: Mild
- The female Joe, Lady Jaye (Adrianne Palicki) wore a revealing exercise outfit.
- We saw Lady Jaye wearing only a bra and panties.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
- Basically the film was filled with gun shots, explosions and fighting; which resulted in several causalities.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- We heard, “h–l,” “d–n,” and “a–,” several times each.
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
- Characters were shown drinking alcohol.
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this action packed drama is filled with battles and fights. Depending on the child, this is appropriate for kids ages 12 and up. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence throughout the film.