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All reviews for ages 9, 10 & 11, space and aliens

40 results
  • Review
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • 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
    A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel

    Sensitive adaptation of classic sci-fi adventure.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Madeleine L'Engle, Hope Larson
    (Book, 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
    The Neighbors

    Broad comedy mostly family friendly, but some innuendo.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    FTL: Faster Than Light

    Innovative space strategy game rewards thoughtful play.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    George and the Big Bang

    Odd mix of cartoony space exploits and cutting-edge science.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    A Hero for WondLa

    Heroine's humanity anchors stronger sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Tony DiTerlizzi
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Battleship (Wii, DS, 3DS)

    Less violent version of movie-based game uses strategy.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Kinect Star Wars

    For sci-fi fans it's fun and physical but inconsistent.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Super Stardust Delta

    Classic twin-stick space shooter has only inanimate zapping.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Back in Time

    Gorgeous textbook of 44 major events has universal appeal.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Men in Black: The Series
    MIB gets animated with wild weapons to fight wacky aliens.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2010)
  • Review
    Alien Trespass

    Retro-style sci-fi action spoof tries hard but doesn't work.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Select
    (DVD, 2009)
  • Review
    Howard the Duck

    Superhero spoof is awful -- and edgier than you remember.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
  • Review
    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

    Fourth Indy isn't perfect, but it's fun for series fans.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Voltron: Fleet of Doom

    Dated '80s animated film has frequent violence, scares.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    No Place Like Home

    Predictable alien landing movie, with sibling name-calling.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Star Trek: Insurrection

    Like a long episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • Review
    Spaceballs

    Goofy parody mocks the Star Wars series.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
  • Review
    A Wrinkle in Time

    Somewhat clunky but mostly faithful to the book.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Review
    Star Trek: Generations
    Old/new Starfleet heroes warpspeed a lukewarm plot.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Review
    The Black Hole
    Creepy robots and lukewarm ending haunt sci-fi classic.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
  • Review
    Kaput and Zosky
    These little green guys want it all; tweens OK.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2004)
  • Review
    Space Camp
    Teen dramedy about space shuttle never lifts off.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2004)