Better Off Dead
Fun teenage comedy about a boy who wants to conquer the local ski slope. Teens should enjoy, but will be even more appreciated by adults who love the 80’s. A classic 80’s movie. This is the kind of movie that made John Cusack famous.
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Captain Blood
A runaway slave becomes a pirate. A classic pirate movie and one of the best. Clear good and bad guys. Pirate action without the blood. Suitable for family viewing, except young children. The pirate film by which all others are judged. Year: 1935
Shrek
A very funny comedy about an ogre on a quest to save his home. This movie was even more popular amongst adults than children. It has plenty of great jokes, silliness for the kids, and sarcastic humour for the adults. Don’t treat it as an animated movie, treat it as the great comedy that it
Shrek 2
Shrek 2 continues the story of Shrek. No need to ruin the story, just be assured it is just as funny and as enjoyable as the first, both for children and adults. Year: 2004
Groundhog Day
One of those movies that has become a classic. Small town America, and a man whose day keeps on repeating. What would you do with your life if you could do it over every day, with no consequences. This is a romance, but it is more than that, take out the romance and it would
Emma
Fans of romance should love this. A classic Jane Austin story, though not strict to the book. A fairly light movie with some good humour and lots of phrases to quote. There is nothing here that is not suitable for children, but it probably won’t interest them. It is suited to teenagers and up. Year:
Fool’s Gold
Treasure hunting in the Caribbean. Modern setting, beautiful scenery. Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson make this a lot of fun. Year: 2008
Ever After
An excellent retelling of the Cinderella story. Set in 16th century France. A good clean romance, but not slow. It has charm, Many women will love it, and I think many men will enjoy it too. Year: 1998
Jewel of the Nile
The sequel to Romancing the Stone. The same lead actors continue with more adventure, this time in North Africa. Still great fun. Year: 1985
Romancing the Stone
A novelist goes searching for her kidnapped sister in Colombia Great fun and adventure in South America. Little in the way of swearing or blood. Year: 1984
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