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TV Review: 'TRON: Uprising'

Common Sense Media — Fri, May 18 2012 11:53:59 PDT

See "TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning," a 30-minute uninterrupted prelude to the series on Friday, May 18, at 9:30 p.m., ET/PT on Disney XD....

Movie Review: 'Battleship'

Common Sense Media — Fri, May 18 2012 11:44:01 PDT

Tweens and teens -- especially boys -- will get a kick out of the military tactics and the broad humor, while grown-ups might wonder if they've seen the same movie every summer for the past 15 years....

Movie Review: 'The Avengers'

Common Sense Media — Fri, May 04 2012 15:16:21 PDT

Superhero movies are a dime a dozen these days. So when you chance upon a gem like "The Avengers," thank the comic book gods....

DVD Review: 'Level Up'

Common Sense Media — Fri, May 04 2012 15:03:22 PDT

This movie is best appreciated by those with some familiarity of gaming tactics and jargon...

Movie Review: 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Apr 27 2012 17:42:48 PDT

The animation is what you'd expect from the animators behind "Wallace & Gromit," but it's the inventive story that makes "The Pirates!" so much fun....

TV Review: 'Wild Grinders'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Apr 27 2012 17:25:57 PDT

Immersed in the skating culture and set in the concrete jungle of a big city, "Wild Grinders" is inspired by Rob Dyrdek's own experiences as a young skater....

TV Review: 'Motorcity'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Apr 27 2012 17:16:32 PDT

"Motorcity" is a rare find: an action-adventure cartoon that illustrates underlying social messages promoting awareness and activism....

TV Review: 'The Legend of Korra'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Apr 13 2012 14:46:31 PDT

If you're looking for a cartoon that combines action, humor, drama, and positive messages that will appeal to both boys and girls, then this may be just what you want....

Movie Review: 'Bully'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Apr 06 2012 18:06:31 PDT

"Bully" is a no-holds-barred documentary that intimately portrays bullying victims' daily lives....

Movie Review: 'The Hunger Games'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Mar 23 2012 15:32:54 PDT

"The Hunger Games" is violent, but in a heartbreaking way that will both make audiences think and count the days until "Catching Fire" is in theaters....

The Perfect Easter Treat: 'HOP' Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs

Dave Rogers — Fri, Mar 23 2012 10:12:37 PDT

Every holiday needs a movie of its own - and with last year's spring comedy hit, "HOP," Easter finally has a family film favorite for the ages....

TV Review: 'Speak Up'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Mar 16 2012 15:35:28 PDT

"Speak Up" is a short but powerful documentary that deals frankly with the issue of bullying among kids and tweens, as discussed by a panel of subjects who've experienced the damaging effects of being victimized....

DVD Review: 'Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Mar 16 2012 15:22:04 PDT

If you can look past the iffy themes, this is a decent mystery with the usual twists and turns that only the gang (and savvy viewers) can figure out....

DVD Review: 'Wallace & Gromit: World of Invention'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Mar 16 2012 15:13:14 PDT

Everything here is light, fun, and definitely aimed at engendering a love of science and invention....

Game Review: PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond

Common Sense Media — Fri, Mar 16 2012 14:55:54 PDT

PokePark 2 seems like a bit of a stumble compared to the first game, but its positive message and the large number of Pokemon to meet and collect still make it a solid choice for young Pokemon fans....

Movie Review: 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Mar 02 2012 17:14:20 PST

Kids will surely delight in "The Lorax," but teens and parents savvy enough to recognize the irony of big-studio consumerism may wonder whether Dr. Seuss would have approved at all....

TV Review: 'The Aquabats! Super Show!'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Mar 02 2012 17:00:17 PST

Demented and manic, "The Aquabats! Super Show!" is fun by sheer dint of how many jokes, visual and otherwise, are thrown at the screen....

TV Review: 'Lab Rats'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Feb 24 2012 17:15:09 PST

The wait is over for a truly family friendly show that's almost as appealing for the parents in the audience as it is for the kids....

TV Review: 'Monsuno'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Feb 24 2012 17:03:19 PST

Fast-paced action, a multi-layered story, and powerful, magical beasts make "Monsuno" a dream for adventure-seeking kids....

Movie Review: 'The Secret World of Arrietty'

Common Sense Media — Fri, Feb 17 2012 12:30:37 PST

The beauty of Studio Ghibli movies is that they have such depth and heart, and "The Secret World of Arrietty" is a perfect example....