Rise of the Guardians (3D)

It's "The Avengers" for the younger set. When the Boogieman creates fear and disbelief, the Man in the Moon selects Jack Frost to become a new Guardian of Childhood and to help restore belief in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman. This is a terrific 3D adventure for the older kids; caution to parents, the sense of peril may be a little too scary for the wee little ones. This cute animated movie with some dark moments has a sweet story about hanging on to our childhood dreams, memories, and innocence.  In the middle of the credits, look for a short clip showing the humorous return of the children to their homes.

Alien gives it 3 "finding your core" stars out of 4.