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All reviews for cars and trucks & pirates, popular with kids

19 results
  • Review
    The Pirates! Band of Misfits

    Pirate adventure blends Victorian history, high-seas fun.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    One Piece

    Close friends chase their dreams in high-seas adventure.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Adventures of Tintin

    Whirlwind animated adventure is a visual treat for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Forza Motorsport 4

    Excellent racing sim that's easy to play but has open chat.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Cars 2: The Video Game

    Great combat racing, but loads of gunfire and explosions.
    AGE
    10
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Transformers Prime

    Action, violence don't overshadow worthy messages for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Split/Second

    Explosive racing game encourages aggressive driving.
    AGE
    13
     
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    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    MySims Racing

    Cool customization options are the fun reward for winning rounds in this madcap racing game that's fun for everyone.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Review
    Speed Racer

    Action-packed kids' film fun, with a few sputters.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2008)
  • Review
    Top Gear

    This one-of-a-kind British car show entertains auto enthusiasts with its hilarious blend of fact and comedy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2007)
  • Review
    Peter Pan

    Stereotypes mar otherwise jaunty Disney adventure classic.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Cars

    Pixar comedy is full of four-wheeled fun.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2006)
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    Mario Kart DS

    Fresh, fun go-karting with cartoonish mischief.
    AGE
    6
     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2005)
  • Review
    The Magic School Bus

    A fun, frantic, and educational ride for kids.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2005)
  • Review
    Peter Pan (2003)

    Live-action version keeps its thrill and charm.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    A fantastical car story custom made for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Hook
    A clumsy mishmash of a comedy.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Princess Bride

    Swashbuckling action, sweet romance, and fractured fairy-tale humor -- what's not to love?
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    The Goonies

    A classic '80s action-fantasy -- tweens will love!
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2000)