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Saturday, July 12, 2008 12:00 AM

The ultimate family DVD list

We asked; you answered. Here's the most-awesome-ever summertime list of offbeat, kid-friendly movies available on DVD -- as chosen (mostly) by Salon readers.
Andrew O'Hehir

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  • Saturday, July 12, 2008 02:07 PM

    Grave of the Fireflies is not for children, or vulnerable adults

    Well said downthread, I'm just repeating this because it is so true.

    "Graveyard of the Fireflies" was mentioned in an earlier post, but I can't imagine a film more inappropriate for young children; it's emotionally wrenching and both main characters die horrible deaths. It's an excellent film, but for teens and up.

    It is a brilliant, honest film, but children can't handle it. I could barely handle it. I highly recommend every other Studio Ghibli film for kids (Princess Mononoke is a little violent), but not this one.

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