IsabelC Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 We've watched everything I had on my Family Movie Mornings list, so now I'm compiling a new list. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The Adventures of Milo and Otis ohmigoodness it is funny and cute! Totoro Ponyo Spirited Away original Star Wars National Velvet (Elizabeth Taylor version) The Black Stallion Singing in the Rain The Great Race (ends with the world's largest pie fight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mr poppers Penguins... We did the read aloud first though it was a bit different. Mine are young though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mr. Bean. There are skits and movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mine always enjoyed musicals: Singing in the Rain On the Town Oklahoma (the filmed Broadway production with Hugh Jackman more than the 1955 film) The Music Man Oliver The Pirates of Penzance Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Hairspray Kiss Me Kate Victor Victoria Peter Pan (the live action musical more than the animated Disney version) Bye Bye Birdie Beauty and the Beast (Disney) Aladdin (Disney) Lion King (Disney) Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney) Anastasia (the 1997 animated musical) Road to El Dorado Prince of Egypt (Please note: We're not especially conservative and tended to censor more for quality than content. So, we had no problem allowing our kids to watch films with light sexual content as long as it was appropriately consensual, between adults and not explicit. We also didn't have a problem with language. So, more conservative families would want to preview all of the films above before showing them to young kids.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mary Poppins was a favorite. And Toy Story. My dd loved Annabelle's Wish (Christmas movie) and Tim Allen's Santa Clause movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 All of my kids, even the bigger ones, absolutely loved the LEGO Movie. I assume you've seen the usual stuff like Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Wizard of Oz. . . TinTin Hugo -- this was so beautiful! They all like Brave and Tangled -- not too girly for the boys! They love the crazy silly Night at the Museum movies, and the old Popeye and Woody Woodpecker movies, after seeing some at my ILs' house. Some of the Little House on the Prairie specials are really good; I think we have a Christmas one and the pilot episode. You wouldn't necessarily have to know the whole series to enjoy those as standalones. I just realized that my boys are probably at prime age for the Stooges. Oh, good grief, they'd probably love them. My kids like adventure movies like Godzilla, Man of Steel, Guardians of the Galaxy, the entire million hours of The Hobbit and LOTR, Pacific Rim. . . (Of those, DH has watched them with the kids, but I've only seen the Hobbit/LOTR so I don't know much about the rest.) DD has expressed interest in The Odd Life of Timothy Greene, which does look good. Also, the boys liked Swiss Family Robinson and the old Davy Crockett movie (I think it was a TV show) with Fess Parker. Great idea for a thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 My 2nd grader and 3 year old are enjoying How to Train a Dragon (over and ovr and over...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 No one has mentioned Secondhand Lions yet? My kids also liked: Jumangi October Sky The Lorax The Sneetches Across the Great Divide Cool Runnings Rikki Tikki Tavi Little Lord Fauntleroy and I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Sarah Plain & TallAnne of Green GablesMy Family & Other Animals (the 2005 with Imelda Staunton)The Wind in the Willows (1983 stop motion animation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 LEGO Movie was a huge hit here, even with 2 girls. We also loved Mr. Peabody & Sherman. We surprisingly enjoyed Maleficent, though I would say it's not for kids with fear issues. Everything Pixar is beloved, and probably most Disney stuff. American Girl movies for your girls. Anything How to Train Your Dragon too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candicane Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 As the kid of this family, mine are a bit out there for some part. Almost every Disney movie, Shrek (not the 3rd, it doesn't really interest me most of the time), and then there are some that aren't kid-friendly. But, there are two from my childhood that have always been part of me and that's King and I ( 1956 with Yul and Deborah) and Hatari (1962 with John Wayne, Hardy Kruger, Red Buttons). My grammy watched them with me when I was a young child, and they'll always remind me of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wow, thanks for the many ideas. I have added some of these to our list and will be looking for a few more. Jenny, any tips on how to persuade the kids to like musicals? They all tend to groan and say "Urgh, is this a musical?" whenever the characters burst into song. But I'd like to indoctrinate them into the cult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Avengers The first Harry Potter movie Aliens in the Attic Hatari Dr. Dolittle (Rex Harrison version) How to Steal a Million Flubber (Robin Williams version) Hook White Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Almost forgot: Enchanted Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Johnny Depp version) Nim's Island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Recently, Fly Away Home and The Rocketeer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Jenny, any tips on how to persuade the kids to like musicals? They all tend to groan and say "Urgh, is this a musical?" whenever the characters burst into song. But I'd like to indoctrinate them into the cult. I have to admit, it's never a hurdle I had to overcome. Both of mine loved musicals from the very beginning. I suppose the only advice I have is to lead by example. If they see you watching musicals and enjoying them -- especially if you make a point of not inviting them to join you -- they just might show a little more interest. Also, it's always fun to try and see a few good local productions live. Be careful, though: If you do too good a job, you might end up with kids who, like mine, decide to make a career of theatre, hence ending any dreams you might have harbored about them making enough money to support you in your old age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I think for musicals, Gilbert & Sullivan was our gateway drug. The old Stratford production of the Mikado (from the 80's) especially. Even ds who thinks he doesn't like musicals loves the Mikado. I've got a little list...Also, bollywood films.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Lately, my son's favorite movie is about a Jamaican bobsledding team :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 For musicals try starting with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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