Camp Rock
In the style of High School Musical. A girl goes to a summer music camp and has to deal with being the cook’s daughter while still trying to fit in. Light Disney entertainment. Targeted at older children and young teens. Year: 2008
2000’s
Curious George
George is a monkey that is perpetually curious. A fun movie based on the famous children’s stories. Plenty of simple adventure, and lots of laughs. Perfect for young children. Year: 2006
Stardust
A fantasy adventure about a young man seeking a fallen star in an unknown land. Full of action, excitement, adventure, humour, and a completely satisfying story. Teenagers and adults should enjoy. Not for young children, and it’s best if older children watch under adult supervision. Year: 2007
50 First Dates
Just as good as “The Wedding Singer”, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore make a great match in this romantic comedy. Great laugh out loud scenes, great scenery in Hawaii, fun premise (every date is a first date for a girl with amnesia). If you want a good romantic comedy, this is it. Year: 2004
Cellular
A kidnapped woman uses a broken phone to call a random guy for help, who must then race against time to rescue her. An exciting action/thriller with satisfying results. It is set in daylight and is entertaining rather than scary. Not for the kids, but teens and adults should enjoy it. Year: 2004
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
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
Day After Tomorrow, The
The world’s weather makes a quick change over just a few weeks, leading to massive storms, flooding, and general devastation. Although this movie does deal with some serious issues, it is a visual feast of special effects, showing great big storms, tornadoes, waves, and floods destroying cities. The well told story focuses on a group
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
A modern retelling of the classic book. While visiting a dormant volcano, a geologist and a couple of assistants accidentally fall down a big hole to the centre of the earth, where they discover a whole new world. An exciting adventure that is suitable for the whole family. It is not high class cinema, but
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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