Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I’m growing tired of watching Pixar/Disney movies. Last night we watched The Goonies as a family and my kids (10 & 6) absolutely LOVED it! We had to cover my youngest’s eyes and ears a couple times (e.g., Chunk’s hand in the blender scene), but overall the whole family enjoyed. We have ET next on our list. What are some other good “classic” family movies to watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 So far this month? Honey I shrunk the kids Gremlins Rookie of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, May Day 10 said: So far this month? Honey I shrunk the kids Gremlins Rookie of the year Watched Honey I Shrunk the Kids last week. They liked that. Gremlins and ROY are good recommendations, thanks. Sandlot is another one I was just thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I’m growing tired of watching Pixar/Disney movies. Last night we watched The Goonies as a family and my kids (10 & 6) absolutely LOVED it! We had to cover my youngest’s eyes and ears a couple times (e.g., Chunk’s hand in the blender scene), but overall the whole family enjoyed. We have ET next on our list. What are some other good “classic” family movies to watch? my kids really like The Sound of Music and the original Pinocchio. That said, I didn’t realize there were scenes in Pinocchio of him smoking cigars when he was being a “bad” kid. Not ideal for kids under age 8 to see, IMO. BTW, we never really got into a lot of Disney and Pixar movies, except Frozen. Been watching some of them recently and shocked at how good some of them are. The movie “Inside Out” is totally genius. I can’t believe someone came up with that concept— it’s really brilliant. Just watched “Ralph breaks the internet” last night and it was similar in the sense of being really imaginative with how the internet worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 The Sandlot Little Giants Mighty Ducks Heavyweights Angles in the Outfield Mr. Nanny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: my kids really like The Sound of Music and the original Pinocchio. That said, I didn’t realize there were scenes in Pinocchio of him smoking cigars when he was being a “bad” kid. Not ideal for kids under age 8 to see, IMO. BTW, we never really got into a lot of Disney and Pixar movies, except Frozen. Been watching some of them recently and shocked at how good some of them are. The movie “Inside Out” is totally genius. I can’t believe someone came up with that concept— it’s really brilliant. Just watched “Ralph breaks the internet” last night and it was similar in the sense of being really imaginative with how the internet worked. Yeah, I’m not saying the Disney/Pixar movies are bad. They’re actually very good and entertaining for adults. We’ve just watched them all a million times, and looking for a change of pace. I was thinking of watching Major League with my 10 year old. I think he could handle it. He’s seen all the Die Hard movies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Mrs. Doubtfire? I remember my dad took me to see it in the movie theaters when I was around 9/10. I loved it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Sandlot, mighty ducks, air bud Space jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Yeah, I’m not saying the Disney/Pixar movies are bad. They’re actually very good and entertaining for adults. We’ve just watched them all a million times, and looking for a change of pace. I was thinking of watching Major League with my 10 year old. I think he could handle it. He’s seen all the Die Hard movies... I will tell you what changed my life around age 10– the original Karate Kid. Still my favorite movie to this day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: I will tell you what changed my life around age 10– the original Karate Kid. Still my favorite movie to this day!! Did you go home and paint the fence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: The Sandlot Little Giants Mighty Ducks Heavyweights Angles in the Outfield Mr. Nanny I'm guessing you're in your 30's. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Sandlot, mighty ducks, air bud Space jam Air Bud? I’d rather stick needles in my eyeballs. Do better ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Just now, Johnny Hammersticks said: Air Bud? I’d rather stick needles in my eyeballs. Do better ? You said kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: I will tell you what changed my life around age 10– the original Karate Kid. Still my favorite movie to this day!! Great one! I know my boy has watched it, but it was a few years ago. Would be appropriate for everyone now. Love that movie. 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: You said kids! I’m looking for movies that would be fun for the whole family. I’m sure my kids would get a kick out of Air Bud, but that would suck for my wife and I.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: I'm guessing you're in your 30's. What gave it away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Great one! I know my boy has watched it, but it was a few years ago. Would be appropriate for everyone now. Love that movie. I’m looking for movies that would be fun for the whole family. I’m sure my kids would get a kick out of Air Bud, but that would suck for my wife and I.... What about the original pirates of the Caribbean? That is cool for 10 year olds and definitely watchable for adults We are Marshall Remember the Titans Edited March 29, 2020 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: What gave it away? There was no better time for movies if you were a kid growing up in the 90's. Disney knew what they were doing back then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Just now, Doc Brown said: There was no better time for movies if you were a kid growing up in the 90's. Disney knew what they were doing back then. I might be biased but I don't think there was a better time for growing up than in the 90s period. It was such an awesome time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) It's not exactly a kids movie, but we watched The Gods Must Be Crazy last week. Edited March 29, 2020 by WhoTom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 This weekend's movies with the kids: The Incredibles Star Wars Ep IX Jungle Book 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: What about the original pirates of the Caribbean? That is cool for 10 year olds and definitely watchable for adults We are Marshall Remember the Titans There you go. Those are some good ones ? 7 minutes ago, WhoTom said: It's not exactly a kids movie, but we watched The Gods Must Be Crazy last week. I remember this one! Good movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Kid movies that parents will like too: Shrek Star Wars (original trilogy, at least) The Indiana Jones series (maybe not, if the kids are really young) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Great one! I know my boy has watched it, but it was a few years ago. Would be appropriate for everyone now. Love that movie. I’m looking for movies that would be fun for the whole family. I’m sure my kids would get a kick out of Air Bud, but that would suck for my wife and I.... Princess Bride Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Anyone remember The Never Ending Story? I remember liking that movie as a kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: What about the original pirates of the Caribbean? That is cool for 10 year olds and definitely watchable for adults We are Marshall Remember the Titans I don’t think there was a single line from Remember the Titans that my boys had not memorized, though they were a little older at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Monster Squad, Short Circuit, Big Trouble in Little China, Karate Kid, Lost Boys, Little Shop of Horrors, Howard the Duck.....these are movies I remember watching as a kid. Not sure if they are all age appropriate these days..... Add Over The Top, Never Ending Story, and The Princess Bride to this list Edit #2: All the Indiana Jones Flicks & Flight of the Navigator Edited March 29, 2020 by RaoulDuke79 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Batteries Not Included...just occurred to me. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Back to the Future would be in the wheelhouse of 10-year old. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 21 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: Back to the Future would be in the wheelhouse of 10-year old. This is honestly a great answer The whole trilogy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 The Iron Giant is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 The original GhostBusters. If you want to go way back, 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. I wonder how they would react to that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Ghostbusters. Except for the librarian ghost turning into a monster, nothing remotely scary. Not too racy either. Bill Murray's 1st foray into being a big screen leading man Meatballs would probably be too hokey, but might work. Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Show the kids how to PROPERLY stay home from school. Could also go back to old school Disney movies like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes or Flubber. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Kidnapped Swiss Family Robinson Absent Minded Professor Son of Flubber Incredible Journey That Darn Cat The Love Bug Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. All Disney films from my youth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 The original Charlie and the chocolate factory is a winner with our 5 years old. Same with some of the muppet movies. Also, the never ending story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBillsFan Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) Where The Red Fern Grows Follow Me Boys (depending if they are young) old playlists of The Lone Ranger on Youtube Meet The Robinsons Enchanted Willy Wonka with Gene Wilder The Iron Giant Jumanji with Robin Williams Wreck It Ralph True Grit (Wayne or Bridges) Uncle Buck Home Alone Inside Out Kungfu Panda Playlists on Youtube of The Three Stooges, Laurel & Hardy, and Abbot & Costello Edited March 29, 2020 by BigBillsFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Just started The Princess Bride ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Mr. Mom Tootsie Big Home Alone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, LewPort71 said: Kidnapped Swiss Family Robinson Absent Minded Professor Son of Flubber Incredible Journey That Darn Cat The Love Bug Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. All Disney films from my youth I watched Swiss family Robinson about a 100 times as a kid. Great movie. And my good friend growing up loved the Love Bug/Herbie movies— I think his dad watched them growing up, and got him into them— so I must have seen all of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I could watch the Princess Bride every day. Never gets old. The whole "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series is great. Planet of the Apes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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