eternalknot Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 There are three kids in my family with birthdays the same month. I was thinking of renting out a movie theater and having a joint party, especially since many of their friends overlap (same families, similar ages, etc.) The youngest kid will be turning six, and the oldest will be turning 11. Is there a good movie that would be interesting to that age span? I'm thinking rated G, PG, or documentary. All of the other kids are regular movie goers, and have seen movies and shows with little -if any- regard for content, ratings - they see whatever is out, or current. I'd be the only one more concerned, and I'm pretty laid-back about most things in the media. I'm not a big movie person, and really have no clue what's out there. We don't watch much tv or many movies. I have the option of a currently running movie, or bringing in my own DVD. I'd really love some direction from people in the movie know :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaJo Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Are they all of one gender or a mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi's Mom Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) DOLPHIN TALE! We just saw it this weekend (got free screening passes.) it was awesome. Funny parts, sad parts, happy ending. No bad language, no kissing, nothing inappropriate. One scene made the girls a teensy bit scared was a hurricane scene, but it was over pretty quickly. My daughter and her friend just loved the movie. Even my husband and I enjoyed it. I think it opens this week. Edited September 13, 2011 by Sushi's Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi's Mom Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Dolphin Tale starts on September 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Can you play a movie that's no longer in the theaters? If you can I'd suggest Star Wars. Great kids movie and at it's unlikely they'll have another chance to see it on the big screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I agree with Dolphin Tale. I have not seen it but we have met Winter. We were down at the Clearwater Aquarium 2 years ago and saw her there. My middle son even won a Winter stuffed dolphin which had no tail. We can't wait for it to come out!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 DOLPHIN TALE! We just saw it this weekend (got free screening passes.) it was awesome. Funny parts' date=' sad parts, happy ending. No bad language, no kissing, nothing inappropriate. One scene made the girls a teensy bit scared was a hurricane scene, but it was over pretty quickly. My daughter and her friend just loved the movie. Even my husband and I enjoyed it. I think it opens this week.[/quote'] We saw it this weekend too! It was fantastic. The whole family loved it - ages 5 to 38. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Mr. Poppers Penguins Nothing like the book but enjoyable enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's mixed gender, younger girl with older boys. Apparently I need to look into this Dolphin Tale :lol: thanks for the recommendations! My daughter wanted to see Mr. Popper's Penguins, but I had heard it wasn't anything like the book (which she loved) so we passed on it. Maybe we'll see it after all if it's still a good movie - thanks! Yes, it can be a movie not currently in theaters so long as I can buy/find a DVD to bring in. Star Wars would work, even my daughter likes it. It's one of the very few movies we have at home and watch ad naseum. I wasn't sure if too many kids had seen it too many times or not, but now that I reconsider -- the big screen would be a huge difference and since that movie came out when I was a kid I bet it'd be pretty cool for the kids today to see in the theater. I did some googling on top kids' movies. Any thoughts on Pee Wee Herman, Princess Bride, E.T., or Ghostbusters (in case the theater won't be screening Dolphin Tale and I end up bringing in my own DVD) ....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 It's mixed gender, younger girl with older boys. Apparently I need to look into this Dolphin Tale :lol: thanks for the recommendations! My daughter wanted to see Mr. Popper's Penguins, but I had heard it wasn't anything like the book (which she loved) so we passed on it. Maybe we'll see it after all if it's still a good movie - thanks! Yes, it can be a movie not currently in theaters so long as I can buy/find a DVD to bring in. Star Wars would work, even my daughter likes it. It's one of the very few movies we have at home and watch ad naseum. I wasn't sure if too many kids had seen it too many times or not, but now that I reconsider -- the big screen would be a huge difference and since that movie came out when I was a kid I bet it'd be pretty cool for the kids today to see in the theater. I did some googling on top kids' movies. Any thoughts on Pee Wee Herman, Princess Bride, E.T., or Ghostbusters (in case the theater won't be screening Dolphin Tale and I end up bringing in my own DVD) ....? I adore Princess Bride, that would be a great choice. Ghostbusters is my all time favorite movie but I will warn you that there is some language in there and a few racy scenes. The racy scenes go right over the head of my seven year old but I cringed the first time I watched it with her. I'd recommend you preview that one yourself first. Might be okay. I let my kid watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 DOLPHIN TALE! We just saw it this weekend (got free screening passes.) it was awesome. Funny parts' date=' sad parts, happy ending. No bad language, no kissing, nothing inappropriate. One scene made the girls a teensy bit scared was a hurricane scene, but it was over pretty quickly. My daughter and her friend just loved the movie. Even my husband and I enjoyed it. I think it opens this week.[/quote'] Yes my family saw this over the weekend as well. Ita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaJo Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I think Princess Bride would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto3indians Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Love that and all ages enjoy it!! Also Finding Nemo is a no brainer! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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