3/31/2024 0 Comments Family action movies on netflix![]() The script (courtesy of Guardians of the Galaxy ‘s James Gunn) is much more clever than the first film’s. Monsters Unleashed is much more fun than the first movie. Scooby-Doo 2 is easily the best live-action Scooby-Doo movie. It’s the new circle of life for these films. - E.S. The new approach to the classic material is the perfect way to introduce the new generation to a movie you loved as a kid. The live-action version ports over everything you know and love about the original and also features 30 minutes of new material. Emma Watson dons the yellow dress as Belle, and Dan Stevens works the CGI suit as Beast. Screengrab via Movieclips Trailers/YouTubeĭisney’s run of successful live-action adaptations continues with its update of 1991’s Beauty and the Beast. ![]() It won’t become a staple for your family, but you won’t regret watching it. - E.S. You’ll laugh more than you expect to, and the movie offers some solid visuals to keep younger viewers engaged. In true DreamWorks fashion, the movie delivers exactly what the title promises. Monsters vs Aliens is comfortably in the second tier. In the DreamWorks hierarchy, How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda are at the top and then there’s everything else. This side of Pixar, what more can you ask for in a family movie? -E.S. ![]() The humor mixes silliness with just the right amount of intelligence to keep everyone entertained. Chicken Run is about a cockerel (voiced by pre-meltdown Mel Gibson) who ends up on a chicken farm and leads the resident chickens on their escape. As with most stop-motion animation, the love that goes into the craft is evident and, in Park’s case, infectious. His work is funny, clever, and full of heart. Nick Park, the man behind the beloved Wallace & Gromit, makes consistently great films. The good feeling you get from watching it will linger for a while. - E.S. Better still, you can enjoy it with your family, although it skews to slightly order kids. The film is as whimsical and fantastical as that description implies without being saccharine, and it’s a blast. It’s about a man who promises to retrieve a star from a magical land as a show of commitment to his lady love. Rated: PG-13 TrailersPlaygroundHD/YouTubeĪn adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, Stardust is a jewel in director Matthew Vaughn’s deep catalog. But seriously, who doesn’t love Ghostbusters?! That cast, that theme song, that Stay Puft Marshmallow Man! If it’s not the funniest comedy of the 1980s, but it might be the most iconic. The 2016 remake proved that some people love Ghostbusters a little too much. While the parallels between the young animals and the young viewers are hard to miss, it makes for a mutually engaging watch for parents and kids. It tracks five different young animals as they find their way in the world. Growing Up Wild is no different, but in a way that parents will find comforting. They’re filled with plenty of adorable animals, with just a touch of some of less adorable animal business. Screengrab via Disney Movie Trailers/YouTubeĭisney has a slew of nature documentaries that are perfect for kids. ![]() Good luck getting “Remember Me” out of your head. - E.S. It goes without saying that Coco is visually stunning and emotionally involving. Coco is a touching film about family and the importance of remembrance and, as with most Pixar movies, learning to accept yourself and others for who they are. Miguel travels to the land of the dead to learn about his heritage and finds out more than he was ready for. Miguel is a 12 year old with an affinity for music, but his family wants him to go into their shoe making business, on account of his family’s history with music and musicians. The studio broadens its horizons a bit with this story set in the culture of Día de Muertos. Eddie Strait 2) CocoĬoco is easily a top tier Pixar film. Speaking from experience, Moana holds up well to repeat viewings. The story’s themes about finding your place, acceptance, and friendship aren’t exactly new, but the movie delivers its points without becoming preachy or heavy-handed. Moana herself is a strong and endearing protagonist, The Rock is as charming as ever as the Demigod Maui, and the Lin-Manuel Miranda songs are on point. Now that Disney’s latest hit has made it to streaming, families everywhere can gather to commiserate/celebrate being able to play the movie relentlessly. If you have a kid and have somehow haven’t had to buy Moana yet, I’m amazed and deeply envious. Screengrab via Walt Disney Animation Studios/YouTube ![]()
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