Tohru Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 We don't have TV reception, but we do have Netflix and it's great, but I'm running out of ideas for movies. Most the new stuff has a lot of visual gore or foul language, which no one in our house really likes. The rating systems don't make sense or aren't consistent. Please give me some movie suggestions or TV series. We really like Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy, a little Kung-Fu, and spy type Action/Adventure - not so much blow-em up stuff though. He doesn't like Romance.at.all. For TV series, we tried watching Heros, but the gore was too much for him. He loved Firefly, Survivorman and Star Trek. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) My kids recently ordered the new Karate Kid via Netflix and I liked it. :confused: I never saw the first, however, (neither have they) so no comment there. Lots of arse-kicking. I know my dds like Mythbusters and documentaries. Edited November 18, 2010 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 What about Dr. Who or Robin Hood. They are both BBC series available for instant streaming from Netflix. My boys really enjoy them. Right now they are on a Monk kick. I think we are on Season 9. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 How about Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis? I think there's an "eye-shielding" scene in the pilot of SG1, but the remaining 9.9 seasons and two straight-to-video movies are appropriate for a 13-year-old. It's sci-fi, action, and quite a bit of comedy. The "unrequited romance" is extremely subtle, most guys don't even notice. :-) I can't handle Heroes either, it gives me nightmares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) The Karate Kid (2010) Psych - TV Series Leverage - TV Series (7 out of 5 stars) - I always watch and edit first. Only one or two were inappropriate - or what I would class as inappropriate. Mythbusters - TV Series Star Wars Clone Wars - Animated TV Series Lord of the Rings (a little gory but sooooo good) Dog Fights (History Channel) How To Train Your Dragon Prince of Persia (not my favorite - but my 13 yr old son liked it) Harry Potter (but don't lynch me if you don't like HP) :D Phineas and Ferb (Disney Channel) Pirates of the Caribbean National Treasure (5 stars) The Princess Bride Human Weapon (history channel) My son says this is a good list! Edited November 18, 2010 by scrapbabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Bourne Identity series http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0258463/ Librarian series http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412915/ George and the Dragon (originally released as Dragon Spear - WAY better than Princess Bride) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306892/ Journey to the Center of the Earth http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373051/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 We don't have TV reception, but we do have Netflix and it's great, but I'm running out of ideas for movies. Most the new stuff has a lot of visual gore or foul language, which no one in our house really likes. The rating systems don't make sense or aren't consistent. Please give me some movie suggestions or TV series. We really like Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy, a little Kung-Fu, and spy type Action/Adventure - not so much blow-em up stuff though. He doesn't like Romance.at.all. For TV series, we tried watching Heros, but the gore was too much for him. He loved Firefly, Survivorman and Star Trek. Thanks! We loved all 10 seasons of Stargate SG-1 as a family. There's something for everyone, even ancient Egyptian mythology! :) We have also enjoyed F-Troop, The Waltons, Giligan's Island, Mary Tyler Moore, and other old TV series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thought of a couple more: Inkheart Chronicles of Narnia Super funny....by my boys love The Brady Bunch series. They also like Little House on the Prairie - Go figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) What about Dr. Who or Robin Hood. They are both BBC series available for instant streaming from Netflix. My boys really enjoy them. Right now they are on a Monk kick. I think we are on Season 9. :001_smile: :iagree: My boys also enjoyed the Merlin series. And how about Columbo? Also, try the three Sherlock episodes - free on pbs.org for a few weeks. My teens also love 24 and The Office, if you find it appropriate enough. Oh - NCIS!!! Edited November 18, 2010 by lisabees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks for these great suggestions! I'll start adding them to our queue. We did discover the Discworld series and started watching that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherLinda Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 This might not be for everyone, but we just started letting our 14 yo son watch the x-files. I think all nine seasons are available on netflix instant viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Thanks. He watched one episode of the X-Files and didn't like it. Maybe it was just the episode, I'm not sure. Maybe in a few months he'll try it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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