Enchanted
A fairytale character gets sent to the real world by an evil witch. This is where the fun starts, as she appreciates New York in a whole different way. A light, funny, romance. Most audiences should love it, including families. Year: 2007
Comedy
Galaxy Quest
Aliens come to earth looking for heroes to save them from their enemy. The problem is, the people they think are heroes are just the actors in a show like Star Trek. This movie is plenty of fun. It will be enjoyed by anyone who likes comedy. It’s a space comedy with an original storyline, …
17 Again
A nearly divorced father of two teenagers suddenly gets turned into a 17 year old and tries to solve his problems by enrolling at his children’s high school. A very entertaining movie. Plenty of laughs and a good basic message. Zac Effron shows how good an actor he is, playing a 30 something man stuck …
You’ve Got Mail
A nice romance about two competing book shop owners and their accidental matching by email. A very well liked movie that is light, sweet, has a creative story, excellent writing, and is very satisfying. Year: 1998
See Spot Run
A boy finds a lost dog and the adventure begins as the bad guys search for it too. Some great laughs, especially the scene in the pet store, where the music helps make a very funny scene. Both kids and adults should enjoy this. Year: 2001
Jumanji
A board game leads some kids into an adventure where the game comes to life. Original story, fantastic special effects, giant spiders, stampedes of animals through the town, giant killer mosquitoes. Great fun. Kids will love it, most adults should too. Year: 1995
Zathura
A board game leads some kids into an adventure where the game comes to life, this time in space. A redo of Jumanji, but in a different setting. Still fun, lots of adventure. Great fun. Kids will love it, most adults should too. Year: 2005
Night at the Museum
The night security guard at a museum must cope with the fact that all the displays come to life after dark. Plenty of entertainment. Children and adults should enjoy this. Not crude or rude like some other Ben Stiller movies. This is a good clean fun family movie. Year: 2006
A Bug’s Life
The life of some ants and their struggle for freedom from oppression by bigger bugs. Very well done animation, an enjoyable, funny adventure, and well written story makes this a great movie. Children will love it, and there is also plenty for adults to enjoy too. Year: 1998
Coming to America
An African Prince travels to America in search of his bride. Not a kids movie, but not too much adult stuff. This is an entertaining comedy and romance. The music at the start is especially catchy. Year: 1988