anewday Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Preferably nothing in black and white or pre 1970. ;) Wholesome, no crummy attitudes, no loopy/out to lunch parents... From toddler to 60something! TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Here are some of our favorites (I see you have dd's, which makes things easier): The Secret of Roan Inish The Secret Garden (1993 version) Little Women (1993 version) The Indian in the Cupboard (one hell and one ****, otherwise fine I think) The Apple Dumpling Gang Escape to Witch Mountain The Railway Children The Education of Little Tree I know there are more, but they aren't right in front of me. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Man From Snowy River Facing the Giants Eight Below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomofSeven Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The Rookie. I just love that movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassoonaroo Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'm NOT a movie person but lately we've been trying to watch movies as a family on Friday nights. Friday is our HUGE day when we are out of the house from about 8:30 to either 2:30 (all of us have co-op followed by karate) or 5:30 (big girls also dance). We're exhausted! Why not consider some older movies? There are some real gems out there if you consider some older movies. Lately, we've watched: Chariots of Fire (not older) Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang (older) Evan Almighty (they DO say OMG, which I find totally offensive) It's a good movie to watch and discuss. I second the recommendation for Apple Dumpling Gang. Lots of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsuche Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 My kids enjoy watching : the Sound of Music, Old Yellar,Anne of Greene Gables,Grizzley Adams,Where the Red Fern Grows (Oldies).We have also bought a lot of Family Featured Films(used) Blessings, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizam Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Adventure of the Wilderness Family Seven Alone Old Yeller the sequeal to Old Yeller, Savage Sam Little House on the Prairie episodes Waltons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 then how can you watch The Great Race???? Funniest movie of all time - "Push the button, Max!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The Wind in the Willows Masterpiece Theatre (2006) The Journey of Natty Gann The Black Stallion (1979) The Princess Bride Whale Rider (2003) Fluke (1995) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewday Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 The Rookie. I just love that movie :iagree: I had forgotten about that movie! That IS a good one! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewday Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 then how can you watch The Great Race???? Funniest movie of all time - "Push the button, Max!" :lol: Never heard of it...gonna go check on Netflix now! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Preferably nothing in black and white or pre 1970. ;) Wholesome, no crummy attitudes, no loopy/out to lunch parents... From toddler to 60something! TIA! One of my all-time favorite movies. Lonesome Dove- it's a miniseries, so you could have 3 nights of it easily. Iron Giant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Lonesome Dove- it's a miniseries, so you could have 3 nights of it easily. Actually, this one isn't really wholesome, so look into it first to see if it meets your standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewday Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Checked - I have seen The Great Race! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Akeelah and the Bee (we loved it, too!), Because of Winn Dixie, Bridge to Terabithia, Everyone's Hero (animated, but really cute!). If you can get your hands on some of the Feature Films for Families movies...we still LOVE Braniacs, How I Saved the President, A Little Inside, No More Baths and probably the one the dc watch the most...The Paper Brigade (very funny and cute). I don't know if libraries carry those or stores. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Nim's Island (when it goes to DVD in a few months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Oh! I just remembered...Secondhand Lions. GREAT movie but you may want to preview in case I'm not remembering something I should that wouldn't pass your personal censors. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I really liked Secondhand also, but the mother is clueless and doesn't put her son as a priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Preferably nothing in black and white or pre 1970. ;) Wholesome, no crummy attitudes, no loopy/out to lunch parents... From toddler to 60something! TIA! ...that I recommend over and over is a series: The Road to Avonlea. Netflix has it. From the same producer comes another wonderful series: Wind at my back. As for movies: Cheaper by the Dozen (the original version with Myrna Loy and Clifton Webb) The Magic of Ordinary Days (has adult theme of having baby out of wedlock but is dealt with so graciously and shows moral consequences. It all ends well, of course. Likely not very exciting for young boys) The Sandlot The Waltons (series) Can't think of anything else at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Don't know if it would be considered 'wholesome', but we loved "Night at the Museum". Fun movie. "Toy Story" (enjoyable for both kids & adults, imo). What about some documentaries, maybe something about world travel, or safaris, or ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 no crummy attitudes When you say this, do you mean never, ever in the movie or that don't persist? There are some wonderful kid/ family movies where the beauty lies in the heart changes of the characters. Some of our favorites: The Secret of Roan Innish Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Finding Nemo The Emperor's New Groove Duma Secondhand Lions Whale Rider March of the Penguins The Incredibles Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? The Truman Show A great site for checking out recommended movies is Kinds-In-Mind. They not only give ratings for violence, language, mature content, etc but will actually describe scenes that some may find objectionable so that you can decide how it fits with your family's judgments about such content. I like that they put these scene descriptions in because they are way more conservative than I would be in many of their definitions of "violence" and such. For example, in the new movie, Nim's Island under violence this is one of the scenes they describe: "A large spider walks onto a computer keyboard where a woman is working, the woman screams, backs away, throws a book at the spider but misses, and the woman is terrified from then on about the possibility of encountering a spider." This wouldn't even make it onto my violence radar, but I can see how a parent with a child who scares easily or who has a fear of spiders may want to avoid this movie. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewday Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Don't know if it would be considered 'wholesome', but we loved "Night at the Museum". Fun movie. We loved that movie - but it would be too intense for my girls still (they don't do well with intense). :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewday Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 When you say this, do you mean never, ever in the movie or that don't persist? There are some wonderful kid/ family movies where the beauty lies in the heart changes of the characters. Definately I don't mean movies that have no sin! LOL What I meant was that the kids are smart aleks in general. Snarky, "smarter" than others in authority - a theme throughout, not just an outburst of bad temper or rudeness here or there that a child sees wrong in. Thanks for the website recommendation! :) I so appreciate these and will be looking at the reviews on them! We went with Bee Movie and Stranded...LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Definately I don't mean movies that have no sin! LOL What I meant was that the kids are smart aleks in general. I figured that's what you meant but thought it was better to ask. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoraida Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Watch the older version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and than watch the newer version and see which one the kids like best. I was pleased that the kids liked the older Gene Wilder version (since this is my favorite) than the horrible remake with Johnny Depp. Blesssings Zoraida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Watch the older version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and than watch the newer version and see which one the kids like best. I was pleased that the kids liked the older Gene Wilder version (since this is my favorite) than the horrible remake with Johnny Depp. Blesssings Zoraida Thank you for clarifying. The new version is just plain awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketmaker Amy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 We just watched "Enchanted" and really liked it...even my high school son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I actually prefer the newer one (although I wasn't too sure why Burton added the dentist stuff, but otherwise I found the older one annoying.) *ducking* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 what came to mind instantly was "Mary Poppins"! I just love that movie and I sing the songs for weeks after I see it. One that is kind of odd but my oldest daughter loved when she was little - "James and the Giant Peach" - it has some good songs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Oh! We also watched "Martian Child" with John and Joan Cusack. I highly recommend it. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 We just watched "Enchanted" and really liked it...even my high school son! We just watched it today for dd 5's birthday (we did 1/2 day of homeschool). It is darling!! My ds 12.5 laughed many times -- and of course all the girls loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewday Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 It's been a while since I've seen Enchanted but I remember liking it. :) And a friend of mine let me know Stranded may not be a good fit for my girls so it looks like I'll be trying to find some movies at the library tomorrow! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I haven't seen the movie, but the book -- ! Yikes! Whores, cussing, s*x, murder, kidnapping, r*pe. It was a riveting book, but not a family story! Is the movie any different? I can't help but wonder because my pastor refers to Lonesome Dove frequently as a great movie. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 The Railway Children was a huge hit Pollyanna was a revelation, I adored it and was so happy as I despised the Disney version. The Phoenix and the Carpet was liked very much There were a few more but it is very late for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I think these meet most criteria-- The Sandlot (maybe iffy, but just a great movie) October Sky The Princess Bride Wild America (this is really a great movie, but you should probably screen it first.) Cool Runnings (A father is not supportive at first, but then is 100%) Apollo 13 Brother Bear Spirit The Secret of Roan Inish The Brave Little Toaster (Is Shrek or Monster's Inc out? We love those. Also, I adore Finding Nemo...) Kiki's Delievery Service Happy Feet Tutoro Night at the Museum Galaxy Quest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 I haven't seen the movie, but the book -- ! Yikes! Whores, cussing, s*x, murder, kidnapping, r*pe. It was a riveting book, but not a family story! Is the movie any different? I can't help but wonder because my pastor refers to Lonesome Dove frequently as a great movie. ??? I LOVE LD. Before the kids were born we watched it a lot. Yes, it does have all that in it, but to me it's a real "heart" movie. I used to bawl when I heard the music. I still want to slap Gus for being so bull headed. And why in the world won't Call acknowledge Newt? It breaks my heart to see him waiting for what is never going to come. "I gave him my horse." Come on Call, that just doesn't cut it, even with me! And Lori mourning Gus...........and Call almost killing that guy in town......and Newt trying to save his friend's horse.........and Gus fighting off the Indians.... and Deets dying. Waahhh. I'm off to Amazon to see about getting a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewday Posted April 11, 2008 Author Share Posted April 11, 2008 It's been a while since I've seen Enchanted but I remember liking it. :) I just realized this is a different movie than I thought! I was thinking of ELLA Enchanted!:lol: What a goober.....:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Dd says "Castle in the Sky" Ultimate Gift --kids may not follow it, but there's nothing "bad" Cars Flushed Away Nancy Drew (it is a murder mystery, but it happened 30 yrs earlier) Game Plan Lassie (new one) Oscar (w/Stallone--kids may not get all of it, but mine still found it funny.) One night w/the King Mr. Magoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Well giving someone a horse IS a pretty big deal. :) Have you read all the sequels and prequels? There are a lot of plot twists that I wasn't happy with. All through the series, IMO, the wrong people die, the wrong people get together, the right people don't get together, the wrong people get away, too many injustices aren't righted. There were *almost* too many mistakes. If it weren't so beautifully written, it would have been a disaster. As it IS so beautifully written, it (the whole series) is merely exquisitely painful. There were times, during the weeks that I was reading it, that I would find I felt incredible tension and pressure that had nothing to do with what I was doing in my real life. I was tied up in knots worrying about Call, Gus, and Lori even when I wasn't reading the books. Tell me if you've read the sequel and what you think about Larry Mc's treatment of Newt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Well giving someone a horse IS a pretty big deal. :) Have you read all the sequels and prequels? There are a lot of plot twists that I wasn't happy with. All through the series, IMO, the wrong people die, the wrong people get together, the right people don't get together, the wrong people get away, too many injustices aren't righted. There were *almost* too many mistakes. If it weren't so beautifully written, it would have been a disaster. As it IS so beautifully written, it (the whole series) is merely exquisitely painful. There were times, during the weeks that I was reading it, that I would find I felt incredible tension and pressure that had nothing to do with what I was doing in my real life. I was tied up in knots worrying about Call, Gus, and Lori even when I wasn't reading the books. Tell me if you've read the sequel and what you think about Larry Mc's treatment of Newt. That's what I need to do this summer, catch up on the LD gang. I've not read the sequels yet. Exquisitely painful describes reading LD very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Watch the older version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and than watch the newer version and see which one the kids like best. I was pleased that the kids liked the older Gene Wilder version (since this is my favorite) than the horrible remake with Johnny Depp. That's funny because after I read the book, I rented both versions. My 8 year old said the newer one was more accurate. He gave me a run-down of the examples, but I cannot remember them now. I have no idea, though, because I had NO desire to watch either of the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 That's funny because after I read the book, I rented both versions. My 8 year old said the newer one was more accurate. He gave me a run-down of the examples, but I cannot remember them now. I have no idea, though, because I had NO desire to watch either of the movies. hee hee... my oldest [almost 14yos] just finished reading Wizard of Oz and HATED it. That's one movie that i think is way better than the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 my oldest [almost 14yos] just finished reading Wizard of Oz and HATED it. That's one movie that i think is way better than the book. I grew up watching that movie every year. I have never read the book. My 8 year old listens to the unabridged Wizard of Oz and the Patchwork Girl of Oz over and over and over again! He draws maps of all of the different lands. Perhaps when he's 14 he will grow out of it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn in WI Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Mr. Bean's Holiday. I'll keep recommending this movie until the whole planet has seen it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrykiddos Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 We love the Love Comes Softly series based on the books written by Janet Oke. Some more favorites here are: Dreamer (does have the word D*** a few times) Eight Below Facing the Giants Little House on the Prairie (the first five or so seasons) Drive-Thru History Series (most are available from Netflix) The Apple Dumpling Gang The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again and Roy Rogers shows/movies (pre-70's but we love 'em!) Kim O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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