momofkhm Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My dh thinks ds is a tad too enamored of tall the girl movies we have in the house for our older girls - Ice Princess, Barbie movies, etc. He mentioned "football" movies, but I know what he means are movies with boy themes, or even neutral themes just not girl themes. We already on Facing the Giants. DS is only 7. I'm ok with some PG movies, my big issues are s*xual things and language. (The bachelor party is why I won't let him see Fantastic 4, Rise of the Silver Surfer.) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Movies my boys liked, Holes, the sandlot, field of dreams, angels in the outfield, garfield, kid in king arthur's court, narnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 School of Rock Secondhand Lions Agent Cody Banks Flubber Hoot Derby Stallion (very good boy movie) National Treasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Jason and the Argonauts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My dh thinks ds is a tad too enamored of tall the girl movies we have in the house for our older girls - Ice Princess, Barbie movies, etc. He mentioned "football" movies, but I know what he means are movies with boy themes, or even neutral themes just not girl themes. We already on Facing the Giants. DS is only 7. I'm ok with some PG movies, my big issues are s*xual things and language. (The bachelor party is why I won't let him see Fantastic 4, Rise of the Silver Surfer.) Thanks! The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Spiderman 1,2, & 3 Star Wars The Incredibles Cars Night at the Museum Princess Bride An original Batman movie: 1960-something? Everyone's Hero Arthur and the Invisibles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'll second: Narnia, Night at the Museum, National Treasure, and Holes. I'll add Black Stallion movies (my son loves all 4) and October Sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I haven't seen the Bionicle movies posted yet. When ds had his lego/bionicle slumber party and the boys set down for the 3 bionicle movies (at age 7 or 8) you'd think they had died and gone to heaven - These boys were so excited to watch these movies!! Certain of the Star Wars movies are also watched by the boys in this home. And the boys also like to watch Looney Tunes (we have one of those DVD collections). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 They're both older sports movies. If either have any language problems, they're very mild words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My guys just watched "The Newsies" which is a musical but the cast is almost all boys. It is based on the true story of the newspaper boys strike in the early 1900's. We watched it for school because we are studying that period right now. We don't watch a whole lot of new movies but they did like "Cars". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 but how about some older ones, like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (and the others in the series) Star Wars movies and some of the cheesier old horror films, like Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein etc, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Goonies, Night at the Museum, Holes, Seconhand Lions, The Sandlot - these my noyfriend and I agree on for boys. I say,"Princess Bride has plenty of boy stuff" - he says no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm quite surprised at some of the movies people here are suggesting in light of the fact that your son is only seven. Many of them are films I've enjoyed, but as far as I'm concerned, they can wait until a child is beyond this age. Then they have something in store for early adolescence. At this point, though, I'd opt for Disney oldies-but-goodies such as Swiss Family Robinson or These Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. There are a plethora of wonderful animal movies available, too, such as Ring of Bright Water, Born Free, Duma, and Two Brothers. If you're comfortable with The Rookie (starring Dennis Quaid), that has a baseball theme. Finally, this might not go over well with all children, but my boys have watched many foreign films that don't necessarily require reading the subtitles. That is, there isn't a huge amount of dialogue, and the story can be understood simply by watching, and perhaps a bit of explanation from someone older. The Way Home (Korean) and Children of Heaven (Iranian) are two examples; these movies are so good. Chariots of Fire is another that my third son absolutely loved last year (he was seven when he watched it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm quite surprised at some of the movies people here are suggesting in light of the fact that your son is only seven. Many of them are films I've enjoyed, but as far as I'm concerned, they can wait until a child is beyond this age. Then they have something in store for early adolescence. My son loved the original version of *Cheaper by the Dozen*, *The Waltons* series, *The Road to Avonlea*and *Wind in the Willows*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 My son loved the original version of *Cheaper by the Dozen*, *The Waltons* series, *The Road to Avonlea*and *Wind in the Willows*. All of those are great suggestions. My guys enjoy The Waltons, and my 8 year old in particular really likes Little House on the Praire (first few seasons). I didn't mention that in my reply, though, because it sounds like the dad is looking for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The boys LOVE the action with guns and such. The females are fully clothed and usually the only "love" scene is the rescue at the end. Adrianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 a sequel that's not as good, but still good. (What a sentence :rolleyes:) It's Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies. However I will give you a warning. The sequel has an Italian bachelor who uses his hands to configure what he'd like his future wife to look at. (hint: she's not deficient in the *book* department :D) He also looks a lot - at well clothed women. It is rated G though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 What about the series "Lost in Space"? Or, showing my age, does anyone remember this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pam Wilhelm Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have three boys, they have enjoyed: Walt Disney's Jungle Book The Iron Giant The Sword In the Stone The Indian In the Cupboard The Wind in the Willows Where the Red Fern Grows Trasure Island Lost in the Barrens Keeping the Promise Summer of the Monkeys E.T. Free Willy Excellent movies......... how about The Dark Crystal; Willow!!! Great movies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybenormal Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I don't think I saw "Robots" listed. And a more recent one my guys like is "Meet the Robinsons." Shorter cartoon videos that my guys love are "Rescue Heroes" and "Adventures in Odyssey." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lorna Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Millions Second Hand Lions The Bridge to Terrabithia (sorry, I am not sure of the spelling) The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Laurel and Hardy films Ring of Bright Water (although a very sad ending) The old BBC series of 'Swallows and Amazons' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.griff Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Transformers- the movies (live action and cartoon) and the cartoons (you can rent them from netflix or buy sets on e-bay) Thundercats cartoons Gargoyles cartoons Lord of the Rings Narnia Harry Potter Jumanji Zathura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendra Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 My boys get a kick out of the old Wild Wild West episodes. We check them out from Netflix. Wild west meets technology-- Jim West can get out of any pinch using hidden wires in his hat, knives in his boots, etc. A boy's dream! Skip the movie remake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 One other reason movies from the past are great is that they aren't all about how a boy FEELS about adventure--they are just rip-roaring adventures. Even LIFE is an adventure in Little House, etc. Spot on. Thanks for expressing it so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 i don't think anyone's mentioned this one..."How to Eat Fried Worms" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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