It’s the Summer Holidays, and the kids have endless free time to dive into adventure, boredom and trouble. Fear not, as we've enlisted some junior reporters to help us craft an alternative list of the best live-action kids films. From time-travelling misfits to wild monster kingdoms, we count down our Top 5 and explore why they capture the wonder, chaos, and imagination of childhood. So grab your backpack and get ready for a movie holiday like no other.

“This has been my best day of all time.” – Lee Carter

Thank you to all the children that reviewed films and to the parents that allowed this to happen.

Hamish - 3 years old

Jude - 5 years old

Baxter - 6 years old

Juniper - 7 years old

Nico - 9 years old

Francis - 9 years old

Herbie - 9 years old

Tomo - 9 years old

Emilia - 10 years old

Jessica - 10 years old

Grace - 10 years old

Freya - 11 years old

Elspeth - 14 years old

Dylan - 14 years old

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Half a century ago, Jaws changed cinema forever, turning a shark thriller into the blueprint for the summer blockbuster. We dive headfirst into the legacy of Spielberg’s classic and celebrate the biggest, boldest and most unforgettable summer releases of all time. From superhero showdowns to galaxy-spanning adventures, we share our Top 5 Summer Blockbusters and what made them explode into popular culture. Grab a bucket of popcorn and settle in for an episode bigger than a mechanical shark.

"You're gonna need a bigger boat." - Brody

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It’s Summertime, and while your local cinema is full of people flying around in tight pants, we’re beaming our X-ray vision in the direction of the greatest superheroes to ever hit the big screen. From low-budget '80s misfits to blockbuster caped crusaders, from foul-mouthed tween assassins to intergalactic vermin with anger issues, we’ve got something for every kind of superhero fan. Capes optional.

"Everyone keeps telling me how my story is supposed to go. Nah. I'm gonna do my own thing." - Miles Morales

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