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All reviews for ages 8 & 10, robots

26 results
  • Review
    Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

    Fast-paced action romp with cartoony violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime: The Game

    Ideal for fans of the TV show, packed with frenetic action.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Brother from a Box

    Charming, somewhat silly tale of human-robot rivalry.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Evan Kuhlman
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Stonekeeper: Amulet, Book 1

    Tragic events kick off action-packed graphic novel fantasy.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Kazu Kibuishi
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Voltron Force

    Cartoon violence, toy marketing leave little to recommend.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime

    Action, violence don't overshadow worthy messages for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
  • Review
    Meet Dave
    Not as crass as Norbit, but as forgettable.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars
    CGI Star Wars saga is dull, despite action.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Transformers: Animated

    So-so; feels like a barely disguised commercial.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Eon Kid
    Robotic arm points to adventure, fantasy violence.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace

    Kid-centric but violent prequel lacks originals' energy.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
  • Review
    Transformers

    Classic '80s 'toon more than just a commercial in disguise.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

    The best of the original series, but the most intense, too.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
  • Review
    Get Ed
    A dizzy cyber chase that lacks common sense.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
  • Review
    My Life as a Teenage Robot
    Cartoon looks cool, but it can be a bit of a drag.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
  • Review
    Transformers: Cybertron
    Latest robot series steps into the final frontier.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
  • Review
    Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
    Sherlock Holmes battles crime in the future.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
  • Review
    P.U.N.K.S.

    Kids will laugh at lame story with lots of cartoon violence.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • Review
    Star Wars: Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi
    Ewok-filled finale less Force-ful than previous.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Review
    Invader Zim

    This little green guy has one big 'tude.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2004)
  • Review
    Short Circuit

    Funny, bullet-proof robot might charm older kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Review
    Inspector Gadget
    Not nearly as good as the TV show.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
  • Review
    Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones

    Great action, intense mood, but romance may bore kids.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
  • Review
    Short Circuit 2
    Fewer explosions and more charm than the first.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
  • Review
    Bicentennial Man

    Film about robot who wants to be human is so-so.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2000)