OK...let's get things straight...after seeing a few minutes of this movie you understand that it's target audience is 5-12 yrs old..it's a kids movie...having said that it's not that bad actually...i'm into skateboarding for many years now and i found it entertaining cuz i haven't seen any scooter tricks ever....the contest trick scenes are impressive indeed...i saw it with my two nephews and they really enjoyed it...me too...if you don't expect a good movie but can live through formulaic script,caricature characterization (the good kid,the bad attitude kid) innocent childish portrayal of situations you will enjoy it...it's not a good movie but it's so cute and innocent that it's not necessarily bad....it's a plus if you're into any sports that relate to skateparks (bmx,skate,in-line) cuz you will have some relevant vibes from when you were a kid practicing these sports
7 Reviews
Hits its target audience
frazierparknewbie13 November 2004
This is a small film, as if I couldn't guess by its $6 price-tag at BestBuy. I bought it for my nephews, ages 12 and 10, and they liked it enough to watch it without interruption. The story is essentially about 3 foster brothers who lose one brother to an agency because the foster dad has lost his job and income. The oldest brother, Donny, must then find a way to earn money to get the lost brother (Sam) back home. A Razor scooter contest is the answer, but a bully threatens to throw a wrench into Donny's plans. There is also a cute 'crush' subplot; a girl named Erin is in love with Donny, and she is yet another obstacle (tho a good one!) in Donny's path. The film's music score is solid and upbeat, the adult actors are mostly professional, and the kid actors aren't bad. The story is borderline formulaic, but effective formula -- lots of tension and suspense, especially with the scooter contest at the film's end. Kind of like ROCKY on scooters, with all the 'heart.' I didn't plan on watching it the whole way thru with my nephews, but couldn't help myself. Overall -- a very watchable 'little' film. And a bargain at $6!
Under no circumstance ever see this 'film'
yoku18 October 2004
Note: This is in no way a critical evaluation of any type. It is a warning.
I will not waste too much time on words concerning this 'film'. I feel it necessary to warn anyone out there who is considering watching 'Scooter Kidz', and if you already have, may god help you. This atrocity contains at least one, if not many examples of everything in the film-making bad books. The very fact this film has even been released to public viewing is truly horrifying. Every aspect of this film is absolutely sickening and wrong. There is not one redeeming quality to be found in 'Scooter Kidz', it fails on every level, including potential comedy.
What has this world come to?
I will not waste too much time on words concerning this 'film'. I feel it necessary to warn anyone out there who is considering watching 'Scooter Kidz', and if you already have, may god help you. This atrocity contains at least one, if not many examples of everything in the film-making bad books. The very fact this film has even been released to public viewing is truly horrifying. Every aspect of this film is absolutely sickening and wrong. There is not one redeeming quality to be found in 'Scooter Kidz', it fails on every level, including potential comedy.
What has this world come to?
Decent family fare
gary-929 September 2005
Scooter Kidz is a bargain-bin flick, but one I feel hits its target audience (ages 4-12) successfully. Though clearly made on a very low budget, and with a somewhat formulaic script, it has lots of "heart." It's essentially about a family of foster brothers who get split up by the state, and then the oldest brother (Donny) gets the idea that if he can win a Razor scooter contest, maybe he can "buy" his kid brother (Sam) back. The scooter contest itself contains much suspense, and some pretty wild scooter tricks. The acting was, overall, alright. The "new" parents who adopt Sam provide some comic relief, and the "bully" is also entertaining. I saw this in a room full of young kids, and they all seemed to be into it. Not a one of them left the room. A good birthday gift for the younguns. Look for it at Best Buy, which is where I got it for $5.99.
Emotional experience
chrisboy4727 January 2008
This is a truly Quality film.
The standards that this movie sets to the rest of the film industry are so high. The acting is amazing, the story is so intense, with the boys will to win the scooter competition to get their brother back. The three boys grow up in a foster home but the problem is that the family had to build another room to accommodate one of the sons, therefore he is sent to live with another family. It's a story of Truth, Love, Friendship and DEATH. I rate this along side such touching films as Schindler's list and The cure.Truly a movie that will remain with you till the end of your time with the term 'Scooter Kidz'
The standards that this movie sets to the rest of the film industry are so high. The acting is amazing, the story is so intense, with the boys will to win the scooter competition to get their brother back. The three boys grow up in a foster home but the problem is that the family had to build another room to accommodate one of the sons, therefore he is sent to live with another family. It's a story of Truth, Love, Friendship and DEATH. I rate this along side such touching films as Schindler's list and The cure.Truly a movie that will remain with you till the end of your time with the term 'Scooter Kidz'
Great memories about this movie!
tarnimator2 May 2022
I watched this movie when i was 3 years old now im 20 years older.
Somehow the plot of this movie always sticked with me. Its about family and teached a 3 year old me how important family is. Today i found this movie and rewatching it is a different experience then when i was a kid. In my memory there where details wich werent even in the movie. But still it is a beautiful exepierence and it makes me very nostalgic. Sorry for my bad english its not my first language.
Somehow the plot of this movie always sticked with me. Its about family and teached a 3 year old me how important family is. Today i found this movie and rewatching it is a different experience then when i was a kid. In my memory there where details wich werent even in the movie. But still it is a beautiful exepierence and it makes me very nostalgic. Sorry for my bad english its not my first language.
Decent script; bad acting
bebravetonight1 May 2004
I picked this movie up from Best Buy about a month ago because it was only six dollars. I could tell from just the case itself that it was an indie film.
Although I wouldn't say I regret getting it, I can totally understand what it's a third of what most DVDs are these days.
"Scooter Kidz" is about a group of three foster brothers (two biological) and the new scooter craze. When the oldest brother gets a scooter for his birthday instead of a motorized dirt bike (before of money problems), he's a little disapointed and doesn't make any moves to try it out; that is until his younger brother is taken away from the home and placed in a rich couple's home, because it was three kids to a room at the foster home. In order to raise money, Donny has just a week to perfect his scooter skills for an upcoming competition.
The acting is, being nicely put here, pretty bad. They're all B-list actors/actresses, except for the foster parents. They force their lines and over-expressionize (is that a word?!), but all in all, if you're a kid, you'll probably find the movie entertaining. If you're a high-schooler, like me, you'll probably find some points a little laughable. If the actors would be replaced with kids with better skills, this might make the B+ range, because even with a supporting cast of Haley Joel Osment and other rising child stars, the script can't be risen to "Titanic" standards. After all, it IS a movie about scooter tricks.
Although I wouldn't say I regret getting it, I can totally understand what it's a third of what most DVDs are these days.
"Scooter Kidz" is about a group of three foster brothers (two biological) and the new scooter craze. When the oldest brother gets a scooter for his birthday instead of a motorized dirt bike (before of money problems), he's a little disapointed and doesn't make any moves to try it out; that is until his younger brother is taken away from the home and placed in a rich couple's home, because it was three kids to a room at the foster home. In order to raise money, Donny has just a week to perfect his scooter skills for an upcoming competition.
The acting is, being nicely put here, pretty bad. They're all B-list actors/actresses, except for the foster parents. They force their lines and over-expressionize (is that a word?!), but all in all, if you're a kid, you'll probably find the movie entertaining. If you're a high-schooler, like me, you'll probably find some points a little laughable. If the actors would be replaced with kids with better skills, this might make the B+ range, because even with a supporting cast of Haley Joel Osment and other rising child stars, the script can't be risen to "Titanic" standards. After all, it IS a movie about scooter tricks.
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