Two dumb teenagers have some time travelling adventures. A bit silly, but fun nonetheless. This movie gives light entertainment, nothing crude, and a satisfying ending. One of Keanu Reeves earlier movies. He plays a dumb teenager very well. Lots of 80’s teen culture references, so today’s teens may not get all the jokes. Year: 1989
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Comedy about an office worker who rebel against his boss. This is another cult classic. If you have ever worked in an open plan or cubicle office, you will appreciate this movie. Most people will recognise some of the characters in their co-workers or boss, so it really makes you say, “that guy is just
One of the best movies from the 80’s. This has not dated as it is set in a fictional medieval land. Action, adventure, pirates, kidnapping, monsters, giants, fencing, even a bit of romance. It is full of quotable phrases that are still used by fans. The whole family should enjoy this. If it isn’t one
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Pure action, fun, and satisfying. Die Hard 1 and 4 are particularly great. These are the kinds of movies you can rely on if you want a movie that is full of action. Lots of great lines, explosions, gun fights. Lots of dead bad guys, a fair bit of blood, and swearing (that fits the
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Aliens invade and the heroes goes into action. A great build up story and great action. This is one of those blockbuster movies that is full of action, special effects, and a good guys win the day satisfying ending. Year: 1996
Set in 1960’s Baltimore USA, about a high school girl who wants to get on the local TV dance show. The characters are likeable, the music is energetic and it’s the kind of movie where you want to get up and dance with the audience. Year: 2007
Without giving too much away, this movie is about books that come to life. A great fantasy adventure. Lots of fun, adventure, and special effects. See it on the big screen if you can. Suitable for the family yet not a kids movie. No bad language and little violence, yet it will keep you hooked
A boy who plays video games gets recruited to be a fighter pilot in an alien war. A great movie for kids, young teenagers, and many a child of the 80’s. This movie has humour, adventure, space battles, and for its time is very cool. Year: 1984
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A cowboy becomes the sheriff and cleans up the town. Wagon trains, a cattle drive, shootouts, saloon brawls, mystery, romance, a western with all the best parts. A very enjoyable movie. Year: 1939
A movie star dog (who doesn’t know his movie adventures are not real) gets lost and travels across America in search of his owner This is a movie that kids will love. Fast paced, exciting, full of adventure. Just be careful, as they may then want a pet dog. Adults should find enough to enjoy