Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WARNER BROS PICTURE Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await. Directed by Baz Luhrmann. Starrring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire and Carrie Mulligan. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Rated PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language. More comments coming soon. See youth review. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
"The Great Gatsby" tells the story of Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), a secretive millionaire who is in love with a wealthy woman named Daisy Buchanan, played by Carey Mulligan. When Daisy's cousin, Nick Carraway, played by Tobey Maguire, moves in next to Gatsby, he doesn't hesitate to use Nick to get close to his lost love. With the publicity constantly involved in his life, Gatsby finds it hard keeping his love for... read more
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews PARAMOUNT PICTURES Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wow! This is a big action, adventure film that will not disappoint fans of this genre. It is very intense from beginning to end so we would recommend it for older kids - ages 13 and up. It delves a big more into Tony's back story and we see his vulnerability as well as his eccentric genius. The suits play a major role here, particularly at the end. Gwyneth's character, Pepper Potts, has a bit more substance than in t... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This is a blockbuster, serge forward, non-stop action movie with a few surprises, a couple disappointments and wallop of bigger-than-life, special effect-filled screens.
Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is back, and after fighting with the Avengers, faces a new threat, a terrorist named Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) and a new foe Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce).We also see James Rhodes/Iron Patriot ( Don Cheadle) who helps T... read more
Click to see video reviews LIONSGATE FILMS Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - Two teenage boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and to reunite him with his true love. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon. See youth comments KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
I have recently watched Mud, and I must say that it was exceptional, entertaining and pleasantly intense. I attended this movie at the 35th Annual Atlanta Film Festival. This was my first time ever going to a film festival, and it was an amazing experience. I interviewed Ray McKinnon, who played Senior, the main character's father, and he gave me some insight into the movie implying that this movie is a sort of comin... read more
Click to see video reviews THE DISINFORMATION COMPANY LTD. Series: SERIES, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - Critically acclaimed and broadcast nationally, this multi-award winning series teaches kids of all ages how to draw while including educational journeys to fun and exciting destinations. Each DVD includes 2 episodes plus a specially designed insert with drawing exercises. This episode includes two visits to the Science Museum result in learning to draw a tyrannosaurus rex, a pterodactyl, planets, astronauts and more... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon. See youth comments. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
"Drawing with Mark" is a great show to learn tips about how to draw and/or improve your drawing. Mark is really helpful and easy to understand. He plays with, and is like a coach for the Angels From The Attic - Eclipse Doggy, Crystal Cat, Looner Bunny, Sunray Bear, Twinkle Mouse and Misty Pig.
In "A Day With The Dinosaurs" I learned how to draw a Pterodactyl and a T-Rex. Mark visits the Museum of Boston and speaks ... read more
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Series: ANIMATED FEATURE, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - Journey down under and meet a whole new breed of hero in this laugh-filled, action-packed animated adventure with an all-star voice cast, including Rob Schneider, Tim Curry and Alan Cumming. Johnny (Schneider) is a rare white koala bear who just wants to fit in and make friends. But when a twist of fate mistakenly transforms him into a fearless protector of animals, called "Koala Kid," Johnny finds himself in over hi... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
I like this movie because it has a funny story and at the same time, action and suspense is thrown in with lots of twists and turns.
"Koala Kid" is a animated film about a white Koala who doesn't he think he fits in with his community of gray Koalas and comes to believe that he has special talents which he thinks can prove to everyone that he belongs. He does this by going on a miraculous journey to defeat an evi... read more
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WARNER BROS PICTURE Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Out in theaters on April 12 is the inspirational story of an American Legend, Jackie Robinson. This long-awaited story shows how the history-making signing of a black man with the Brooklyn Dodgers changed not only baseball but all sports - forever. It has received rave reviews from our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics who were lucky enough to have seen advance screenings. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Raven Devanney, age 15, says ... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
"42" tells the story of the American legend Jackie Robinson, the first African-American major league baseball player. This film takes place in the 1940s when racism and segregation were very prominent, so Jackie has to overcome many challenges and deal with the doubt and judgment people have towards him. With the support of journalist Wendell Smith (Andre Holland), Rachel Robinson (Nicole Beharie) and Dodger's owner ... read more
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION Series: FEATURE, AGES 8-12 Topic - Family Description - Old school grandfather Artie (Billy Crystal), who is accustomed to calling the shots, meets his match when he and his eager-to-please wife Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents (Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott) go away for work. But when 21st century problems collide with Artie and Diane's old school methods of tough rules, lots of love and old-fashioned game... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Bette Midler and Billy Crystal are two actors any parent or grandparent will relate to and their role in this multi-generational movie are not only believable but hysterically so. I found myself laughing out loud at this film which plays the whole idea of differing styles of parenting to the hilt. The high tech house, the food phobic parents, the whole idea of pushing your kids to pursue a musical career at such an e... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This is an experience! It was interesting to see different styles of parenting, from generation to generation. This movie gives an unusual perspective on parenting whether it be by using a smart house, or screaming at teachers; this movie is enlightening. When I stepped in the theater to see the movie, I did not know what to expect. It is hilarious; I can relate to the strange transition from what parents would let... read more
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - When all parents on Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it is up to Jimmy and his friends to save the day and bring the grownups home. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Hilarious kid-oriented sci-fi spoof. Splashy, snappy and fun. Ingenious animation and clever humor. Action-packed beginning, cute follow-up at the end. Kids reveling in a day of parental absence tend to be sophomoric, but learn a good lesson. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Are you a fan of the TV series Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius? If you are, then you'll definitely enjoy the movie. As Jimmy Neutron sees a shooting star fall down, he and his friends wish for their parents to disappear, and their wish comes true! Aliens abduct all of the parents in Jimmy's town, so all of the kids go out of control because they can do whatever they want now. But after a day of going crazy, all of the kids... read more Runtime: 82 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-11 Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews FOCUS COMMUNICATIONS Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. Starring Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff. Directed by Paul Weitz. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
"Admission", starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, is about a middle aged woman named Portia who works as an Admissions Officer at Princeton. When her longtime boyfriend leaves her and she finds her secret past resurfacing, she turns to her new friend, John Pressman, the principal of an alternative school. John introduces her to a senior, Jeremiah, who desperately wants to get into Princeton and seeks advice from Portia.... read more
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WARNER BROS. PICTURES Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - When a street magician's stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act - and their friendship - by staging their own daring stunt. Starring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini and Alan Arkin. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This movie starts out a bit over the top in terms of its cheesiness. Don't get me wrong, it's well played. Steve Carell as Burt and Steve Buscemi as his sidekick Anton take on the task of portraying some tired Las Vegas show biz types with a verge that fringes on craziness. We see the seedier side of things as Burt hits on everything in a skirt while under the illusion that he is truly a gift to women! Olivia Wilde, ... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This movie tells the story of a Las Vegas magician named Burt Wonderstone played by Steve Carell. He has been doing the same magic act with his best friend Anton (Steve Buscemi) for 10 years and his life is grand, but when a new street magician threatens to steal Burt's spotlight, Burt will do whatever it takes to keep his fans.
I'm actually that impressed with this movie. When you think of Steve Carell and Jim Ca... read more
Runtime: 100 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
19-14 Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: VIDEO
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Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WALMART Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - The writer and producer of the smash hit NIM'S ISLAND brings you the much anticipated sequel, RETURN TO NIM'S ISLAND! Featuring Bindi Irwin in a wild ride filled with pristine beaches, exotic animals, dastardly pirates, and all your favorite characters from the original. After his cruise ship discovery of Nim and her beautiful island, Edmund tries to explain the wonder of his find to his classmates only to find that ... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Return To Nim's Island, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, premieres on the Hallmark Channel on Friday, March 15, 2013. Following up on the success of Nim's Island, this sequel is a great platform for Bindi Irwin, through her portrayal of Nim, to introduce young people to the importance of protecting our earth and its fragile species. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This film has lots of action, very funny and is definitely great for the whole family to see.
Let's return to Nim's Island to see how things are going with Nim (Bindi Irwin) and her Father (Matthew Lillard). One day they get a message that some people will be buying the island to build an attraction there, but Nim will not stand for it and comes up with some things to do to save what she calls home. She will do alm... read more
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
8-14 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.96
Media: TV
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Video Trailer Click to see video reviews WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he's hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expec... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Oz The Great and Powerful tells the story of circus magician Oscar Diggs (James Franco), who dreams of becoming a great wizard. When he sets off in a hot air balloon, he encounters a tornado that sweeps him away to the brilliantly enchanting 3D world of Oz. Seeing this as an opportunity to make something of himself, Oscar aka Oz convinces the good people that he is the great wizard they have been waiting for. But, on... read more
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
10-18 Suggested Retail Price: $
Media: FeatureFilm
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