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post #51 of 261

47. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

 

Your kids will laugh, cry, and maybe become a little bit traumatized. An essential Spielberg masterpiece.

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48. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

 

It's a beautiful, exciting, and moving film for all.  But it's ESPECIALLY great for anyone who loves their pet.

 

I mean... c'mon...

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49. Toy Story

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50. Toy Story 2

 

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My favorite kind of family movie is one that taps into stuff kids wish were true or secretly believed.   Toy Story 1 and 2 exploit this to great effect.   The great thing about these films is that they work on one level for your kids but as they grow up, it becomes more meaningful and addresses other issues.  Perfect family movies.

 

 

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51.

 

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Breaking Away (1979)

 

I'd call this one for the older kids, but damn.  From the four guys out at the quarrie to the family issues to the bicycle riding/racing stuff....few films have the heart that this one does.  As well, it takes time to be quiet, which is a rare gift.  Quiet with a purpose.  Great cast and a great script round out this multiple award winner.

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52.

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1984

 

The perfect movie for a 10 year old boy & his Dad.

 

53.

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2003

 

Crazy fun to watch with kids.

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TRIUMPH OF THE WILL

 

54.  KUNG FU PANDA:

 

A joy to watch from beginning to end.  It's an incredibly effective martial arts movie, but it's also thematically strong on family values, friendship, teamwork, and overall belief in yourself.


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55.  TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

 

I think that we all read the book and saw the movie when we were in elementary school.  Tolerance, integrity, and being a kid.  Good stuff.

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56.  A CHRISTMAS STORY

 

Search your heart, you know it to be true.

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57.  THE KARATE KID

 

I'm referring to the original one here...I never saw the remake (I heard it's decent, though).  I watched the hell out of this in the 80s.  

post #60 of 261

@JB

 

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post #61 of 261

We miscounted. The next number should be 60.

 

60. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

 

Bizarre, brilliant, a little mean, but ultimately sweet. A trippy experience for kids of all ages.

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60.  FLASH GORDON

 

Because it's awesome.

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AWESOME!!!

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AWESOMELY AWESOME!!!!!!

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60.  FLASH GORDON

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The movie also serves as handy litmus test to determine whether you have a gay son or not. Not that there's anything wrong with that, naturally.

 

post #64 of 261

62. My Neighbour Totoro (dir. Hayao Miyazaki)

 

A movie that can, and should, be watched by anyone.

 

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63. Forbidden Planet (1956)

 

If you have a 10-12 year old, they'll dig it. Kids love Robby the Robot.

post #66 of 261
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Upped it to 150.   We're just scratching the surface.

post #67 of 261

64. Harry and the Hendersons (1987)

 

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One of my personal childhood favorites. Funny, heart-warming, all that good family stuff. Lithgow is great, and watching him force Harry to go back to the wilderness is still gut-wrenching no matter how many times you've seen it.

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65.

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1994

 

66.

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1978

 

If you have younger girls, these two never fail to entertain. I've seen Priscilla with my kid sister & niece at least 20 times. Love that movie.

post #69 of 261
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67. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

 

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Hesitated adding this one for a second thinking this might be too intense for an 8 year old but then I remember, I saw this as an 8 year old and loved the shit out of it.   Another great father son bonding movie.

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Speaking of "father/son bonding":

 

68.

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1986

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grrrrrr. No escaping that movie on CHUD.

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grrrrrr. No escaping that movie on CHUD.


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post #73 of 261

Heheheh

 

As much as I may love the animated Transformers movie myself, I would actually question its placement on this list based on my experiences with it.

 

If this list requires that a family film truly work for all ages, I wouldn't count it.  Back when I was a kid all excited about Transformers, it was never a movie I could get my parents or cool older cousin to watch with me. 

 

Only NOW would it go on the list because those who grew up with the movie are now old enough to watch with their children.

 

Anyway, I certainly don't mind it being on the list.  Just pointing that out.

post #74 of 261
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69. Toy Story 3

 

A small step down from the other 2 but still great.   A fitting end to a great trilogy.

post #75 of 261
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I love the inclusion of "Grease" for three reasons....

 

 

This list is sorely missing a movie for the girls.

 

EVERY female knows this movie by heart young and old.

 

It's a great way to break the ice about The Talk...as in....

 

"Dad, what's a 'real Pussy Wagon'?"

post #76 of 261
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grrrrrr. No escaping that movie on CHUD.


Don't you know that TF: The Movie qualifies for every list on CHUD?   I don't mind its inclusion but not sure it ranks ahead of some of the Pixar movies yet to be named.  This list is sorely lacking in old school Disney...

 

70. Fantasia (1940)

 

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I can't think of a better way to introduce kids to classical music.   Walt Disney's original plan was to update this movie every 10 years or so with new pieces but since it was such a bomb, we only have this and Fantasia 2000.   What I love is that this movie doesn't talk down to kids and it feels like being taken to a grown up classical concert.   If you want your kids to appreciate the fine arts, this is the place to start.

 

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67. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

 

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Hesitated adding this one for a second thinking this might be too intense for an 8 year old but then I remember, I saw this as an 8 year old and loved the shit out of it.   Another great father son bonding movie.


I almost picked this one a while ago.  It's my favorite film of all time but I just couldn't rate it as a 'family film'.  Apparently, I was wrong.

 

post #78 of 261
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"Raiders" is not for every kid but I grew up in the 80's and saw some scary stuff in theaters and wasn't the worse for wear.   Definitely a "case by case" movie but not too intense.   The sequel?   I'd be alot more hesitant with that one.

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"Raiders" is not for every kid but I grew up in the 80's and saw some scary stuff in theaters and wasn't the worse for wear.   Definitely a "case by case" movie but not too intense.   The sequel?   I'd be alot more hesitant with that one.


I was 11 when it came out, and the whole melting face thing scared the bejesus out of me.  

 

post #80 of 261

71.

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1953

 

72.

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1973

 

The Disney classics are like The Beatles albums of family entertainment. Everyone has there favourite & each one succeeds in it's own special way. These two have always been my faves & are the ones I enjoy watching the most with my nephew. Peter Pan is the most emotional & transcendent Disney classic for me & as an adult, I'm completely awed by what was achieved in that film. Robin Hood may contain recycled scenes but once you hear that whistling song, you know it's got a magic all it's own.

post #81 of 261
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Need a ruling on this one.....

 

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Need a ruling on this one.....

 

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I never cared for it (loved the sequel though), but yeah...it counts.

 

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Need a ruling on this one.....

 


I wouldn't show it to a kid under 12 or 13. Too mean-spirited. I say pass. The sequel, however, is good as gold.

 

post #84 of 261

73. Aladdin

 

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Probably my personal favorite Disney film. I just watched it again last weekend because my roommate put it on, and it's still just as fantastic. The Genie is really the perfect role for Robin Williams' manic energy. He's just the right amount of wacky and insane, and the animation matches every crazy beat. Also, you can't beat Jafar as the dryly sarcastic and deliciously evil villain.

post #85 of 261
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"Raiders" just gets by and "Gremlins" is way more intense than that one so sadly, I think it has to be cut.   Maybe for a future "My First Horror Film" list.

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Only NOW would it go on the list because those who grew up with the movie are now old enough to watch with their children.

 

The fact that I can watch this with my 7 year old nephew & we both can enjoy it equally is the I included it.

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72.

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1973

 

The Disney classics are like The Beatles albums of family entertainment. Everyone has there favourite & each one succeeds in it's own special way. These two have always been my faves & are the ones I enjoy watching the most with my nephew. Peter Pan is the most emotional & transcendent Disney classic for me & as an adult, I'm completely awed by what was achieved in that film. Robin Hood may contain recycled scenes but once you hear that whistling song, you know it's got a magic all it's own.


Man, I love the music in Robin Hood. I must have sung "A Pox on the phony King of England!" 1000 times as a kid.

 

post #88 of 261

74. The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

 

Some people say that The Little Mermaid was the return of quality animated films for Disney after years of mediocrity. I'd argue that that happened three years earlier with this gem. Taking the world of Arthur Conan Doyle and having it populated with talking animals might not sound that original, but give this one a chance.  It has some fantastic animated sequences, it is quite witty, and has Vincent Price as the voice of Professor Ratigan, my favorite Disney villain.

 

75. Batman: The Movie (1966)

 

I debated about which Batman movie to put on here, but had to go with this one. Bright and goofy, it is the exact opposite of what Tim Burton and Chris Nolan have done with the character, and that's not a bad thing. "Hand down the shark-repellent Batspray!"

post #89 of 261

76. Spy Kids (2001) d. Robert Rodriguez

 

Exciting and imaginative. James Bond for kids.

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77.

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1985

 

The universal appeal of this might be questionable but I remember finding it hilarious as a 9 year old & hilariously subversive as an adult.


Edited by Art Decade - 11/4/11 at 7:59pm
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76. Spy Kids (2001) d. Robert Rodriguez

 

Exciting and imaginative. James Bond for kids.


I like this one.   Even though the sequels were crap, this one RR got right.

 

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74. The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

 

Some people say that The Little Mermaid was the return of quality animated films for Disney after years of mediocrity. I'd argue that that happened three years earlier with this gem. Taking the world of Arthur Conan Doyle and having it populated with talking animals might not sound that original, but give this one a chance.  It has some fantastic animated sequences, it is quite witty, and has Vincent Price as the voice of Professor Ratigan, my favorite Disney villain.

 

75. Batman: The Movie (1966)

 

I debated about which Batman movie to put on here, but had to go with this one. Bright and goofy, it is the exact opposite of what Tim Burton and Chris Nolan have done with the character, and that's not a bad thing. "Hand down the shark-repellent Batspray!"


I love me some Ratigan.

 

Also:

 

"What weighs six ounces, sits in a tree and is very dangerous?"

"A sparrow with a machine gun!"

"Yes, of course!"

 

post #93 of 261

78. THE THREE MUSKETEERS

79. THE FOUR MUSKETEERS

 

I'm referring to the wonderful, charming Richard Lester films from the 70s.  Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York, Christopher Lee, Faye Dunaway, Racquel Welch....Perfection.  Great fun and enjoyable for the whole family.

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post #94 of 261

80. Treasure Island (1990)

 

Charlton Heston. Oliver Reed. Christopher Lee. And Christian Bale.

 

My favorite version of the story.

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I wouldn't show it to a kid under 12 or 13. Too mean-spirited. I say pass. The sequel, however, is good as gold.

 



You know how I mentioned my 3 year old twin daughters up thread a bit. Yeah, they loved Gremlins. I was in deep shit with the wife after that but it was definitely worth it. The way one of the girls giggled at the Gremlins reign of terror was both awesome and disturbing.

post #96 of 261

81. Swiss Family Robinson (1960)

 

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Curious about others' input on this one, as I haven't seen it since I was 4 or 5, when my dad and I would watch it semi-frequently. I just remember there being an awesome tree-house, all sorts of random animals, and pirates. I loved it. 

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You know how I mentioned my 3 year old twin daughters up thread a bit. Yeah, they loved Gremlins.


That's because your kids are bad-ass, dude. For me as a kid, Gremlins was utterly terrifying. But that's probably because I saw it alone. In a dark & drafty house. Where the lights would flicker on & off in time with the movie. Probably.

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82. The Red Balloon (1956)

 

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The Red Balloon: Teaching children about the excruciating pain of loss & the hollow, transient nature of existence in the moralistic vacuum of childhood. Since 1956! 

 

(Ha! That was my next pick & the exact same picture I was gonna use..heh)

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The Red Balloon was one of, if not the first, "foreign" films I ever saw (back in the 70's). Except maybe for those Pippi Longstocking movies. Which reminds me...naw, I wouldn't do that to you guys! Instead, let me offer up this absolutely delightful little picture:

 

83. Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959)

 

This one just seems timeless to me. I've seen interviews with special effects greats like Dennis Muren who say they have no idea how they did some of the effects shots in this movie.

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