Toy Story
In many ways, Toy Story changed the game for family movies.
It employed an easily recognizable voice cast, a clever set up that is
appealing to both kids and those who long for childhood, and really, really
cool graphics. Toy Story and its sequels all stand the test of time as
hilarious movies that are great for everyone.
NOTE: Please research the content of the films to determine whether they are appropriate for your children!
The Goonies
The Goonies is an epic classic in both comedy and children’s
movies. While not all movies from the ‘80s have stood the test of time, the
Goonies has enough great things to say about friendship, accepting others, and
living life like an adventure that everyone can enjoy it.
The Muppets
The Muppets have been a staple of family classics, and the
most recent entry into their movie lore is the best yet. It is heartfelt,
funny, and the kind of movie you’ll enjoy seeing with your kids again and
again.
Cheaper By the Dozen
The Muppets have been a staple of family classics, and the
most recent entry into their movie lore is the best yet. It is heartfelt,
funny, and the kind of movie you’ll enjoy seeing with your kids again and
again.
Home Alone
There are few Christmas movies that you can enjoy all
year-round like Home Alone. The outright failure of the Sticky Bandits to rob a
house guarded by a little kid is still funny to kids, and you’ll enjoy a laugh
or two at their expense as well.
Finding Nemo
Pixar are the kings of comedies that are fun for the whole
family, and Finding Nemo made the list for being one of the best of the bunch.
This movie will not only make you and your family laugh, it may just make you think
about parenting in a whole new way.
Adventures of Milo and Otis
I loved this movie as a child, but in today’s world of high
speed electronics I figured kids would need something a little more fast-paced.
However, I am okay with being wrong, as my niece loves this movie. It is
appealing to parents as well, because it’s a fun movie that features real
animals alongside an often sarcastic and hilarious voice over.
Shrek
The fairy tale invoking animated monster movie Shrek took
the world by storm upon its release. The gentle ogre played by Mike Myers and
the wisecracking donkey voiced by Eddie Murphy are a hilarious duo that both
you and your kids will enjoy.
Honey I Shrunk the Kids
A classic story of a man shrinking all of his children,
Honey I Shrunk the Kids is the movie that completely captured what it would be
like to be shrunk to a size so small that an Oatmeal Cream Pie would be a
monstrous object. With its unique plot and great set design, it is a movie that
can still be enjoyed by kids and parents today.
Babe
The logical evolution of Milo and Otis is the great pig
movie Babe. Babe is a great story about being who you are, no matter what
anyone says, and he is absolutely adorable to boot.
