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A-List Action Movies (12-14)

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DVD: Charlie's Angels

Movies on DVD

Edgy girl power fun. You go, girls!

Release date: 11/3/2000

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DVD: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Movies on DVD

Amazing, magical martial arts fairy tale.

Release date: 12/22/2000

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DVD: Mission: Impossible

Movies on DVD

Sensational, implausible, irresistible to teens.

Release date: 11/12/1996

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DVD: The Mummy

Movies on DVD

A cut above most action films. Not for children.

Release date: 5/7/1999

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DVD: Ocean's Eleven

Movies on DVD

Fun heist movie for older kids and their families.

Release date: 12/7/2001

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DVD: The Rocketeer

Movies on DVD

More Deco-era style than substance -- but fun.

Release date: 06/21/1991

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DVD: The Fugitive

Movies on DVD

Heart-pounding thriller with great acting.

Release date: 8/6/1993

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DVD: Goldfinger

Movies on DVD

Thrilling action comedy may be the best Bond.

Release date: 01/01/1964

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DVD: Iron Man

Movies on DVD

Great action, lots of style, some iffy stuff.

Release date: 5/2/2008

video review available

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DVD: The Dark Knight

Movies on DVD

Excellent sequel much darker, more violent than the first.

Release date: 7/18/2008

video review available

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