Garga Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'm having a sleepover birthday party for my son who is turning 9. At the start of the party, I'm going to let them run around the house and yard and play. Then we'll eat pizza, cake and open any presents. (I know, I know--there was a whole thread about the pros and cons of opening presents in front of a group. We're people who DO open presents in front of a group, come what may.) After that, I want to show them a movie, to settle them down before going to bed. In order for them to actually settle down (and not start running around again), the movie will need to be funny and action packed, or they'll ignore it and hype themselves back up. I would prefer they they haven't seen it before. If they've seen it, they'll talk over top of it. But if it's new, they'll most likely pay attention. Here's where you come in: Can you help me think of a funny/action packed movie that's over 10 years old that I could show to 8 little boys who are 9 years old? If it's an older movie, it's likely they haven't seen it. (They've all seen the more recent movies, like Megamind, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Hook? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/ The very beggining may be a little boring for them, but once it gets going i'm sure they will love it. :D If you haven't seen it, the trailer is there too. Jumanji is another idea http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113497/ Jurassic Park (I'd make sure the parents didn't think it was too scary first.) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107290/ Edited August 30, 2011 by Caterpiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Star Wars? Swiss Family Robinson? (one of my favs!!! It starts with a scary shipwreck and has pirates, humor, fun animals, pirates, a cool treehouse, pirates....:D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Jumangi? Not sure if it's 10 years old or not, but I think it is. The Goonies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 My 9 year old's favorite is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and most of his friends have never seen it before they watch it here. There's also a newer one, but some of them may have seen it. Sounds like a fun party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Jumangi? Not sure if it's 10 years old or not, but I think it is. The Goonies? One note about The Goonies: If you haven't seen the uncut version recently, you might want to revisit it before showing it to young children not your own. When my kids were little, they'd seen it on TV. But then we bought a nice, new DVD as a treat. We'd forgotten exactly how many "colorful metaphors" were in that movie. Not a problem for our kids, but it's something that you should be aware of before you show it to other people's children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-2-7 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 My kids love the Tooth Fairy and Game Plan. They are all in that age range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) ET Karate Kid Back to the Future Indiana Jones Ghostbusters Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Neverending Story oh what is that video game movie with fred savage in it??? edit: it was called The Wizard Edited August 30, 2011 by LidiyaDawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksol Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I vote for Jumanji or Zathura, my 9 year old son LOVED those. (they both have the same kind of theme too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I vote for The Absent-Minded Professor with Fred MacMurray. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Labyrinth Monster Squad Dark Crystal Willow The Princess Bride Neverending Story Karate Kid Pee Wee's Big Adventure (it's actually very tame and my son laughed the whole way through) Cats and Dogs 3 Ninjas Treasure Planet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Well I was going to suggest Hoodwinked too until I read further and saw you wanted ones over 10 yrs old. (the kids watched hoodwinked too tonight so that is why it popped in my mind). NO ideas to add beyond what is already listed, the kids loved all the ones listed. DS12 was really into watching flight of the navigator when we borrowed it from the library last week. He watched it 4 times before we returned it. I second being careful with the Goonies, we love it here but there is swearing in it and a few other things that may be deemed inappropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Wallace and Grommit and the curse of the Wererabbit was a hit at our last sleepover party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 My dc LOVE Mall Cop. War Games Down and Derby (but only if they are Cub Scouts) Babe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks for all the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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