A futuristic movie portraying just how Earth could end up if the rate of consumption and trash production doesn’t slow down. Cleverly done, as a single robot character on his own is able to carry the entire first portion of the film. [Read more...]
Nim’s Island: A Movie Review
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Starring Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin and Gerard Butler, this movie features a young girl (Nim) living alone on a remote island with her plankton studying Dad and corresponding with her favorite adventure novelist, Alex Rover. [Read more...]
Movie Review: The Golden Compass
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Looking for a magical tale of intrigue from the great frozen north? This wondrous story of a parallel universe may be just the ticket. [Read more...]
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
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A magical store where toys come to life is the backdrop for this film starring Natalie Portman and Dustin Hoffman. [Read more...]
Nanny McPhee: A New Mary Poppins?
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What do you get when you combine the talents of Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson? [Read more...]
Lemony Snickett’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
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A darker children’s story with a European feel, this film would make an interesting selection for the intermediate classroom. [Read more...]
Movie Review: Night at the Museum
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Movie Review: The Great Debaters
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Starring Denzel Washington and introducing several new talents, this movie is for more than coaches of debate teams. [Read more...]
Movie Review: March of the Penguins
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A film shot with a fair amount of discipline, devotion and passion for the subject to say the least. For those who have not yet seen it, if you are looking for a new library addition to your unit on penguins or Antarctica, you will not be disappointed. [Read more...]
Movie Review: Whale Rider
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Based on the novel of the same name, this film celebrates the Maori culture of New Zealand. [Read more...]
