A few days ago I got some flack because I only seem to be watching Rated R movies, but trust me there are some wonderful family films out there for all to enjoy. Because Thanksgiving is coming and all of the winter family holidays are right around the corner I thought that I'd put some really good movies up that everyone can enjoy.
1. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059026/
This is short and very sweet. The whole family can pull up a chair and just enjoy. It's out on DVD for rental as well as to buy. However, the box set also includes all the other Charlie Brown TV specials.
2. Ratatouille (2007)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382932/
One of the cutest movies in recent memory. IMO the short that is played in front of this film is one of the best animated pieces I've seen come out of an American studio. The best part is is that it's NOT a musical!
3. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097814/
This is a Japanese movie that is so wonderful that I've forced all my friends to see it. Make SURE that if you rent it that it is dubbed into English. I always watch foreign movies with subtitles on, but for a five year old it may be a bit too much. It should say on the back of the box.
4. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096283/
Another great Japanese family movie. This one is going to deal with some of the broader elements of the culture, but it's still fun to watch. I have fallen in love with the bus scenes.
1. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059026/
This is short and very sweet. The whole family can pull up a chair and just enjoy. It's out on DVD for rental as well as to buy. However, the box set also includes all the other Charlie Brown TV specials.
2. Ratatouille (2007)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382932/
One of the cutest movies in recent memory. IMO the short that is played in front of this film is one of the best animated pieces I've seen come out of an American studio. The best part is is that it's NOT a musical!
3. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097814/
This is a Japanese movie that is so wonderful that I've forced all my friends to see it. Make SURE that if you rent it that it is dubbed into English. I always watch foreign movies with subtitles on, but for a five year old it may be a bit too much. It should say on the back of the box.
4. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096283/
Another great Japanese family movie. This one is going to deal with some of the broader elements of the culture, but it's still fun to watch. I have fallen in love with the bus scenes.