Kids/Family
Most of these aren't under one of the "Big Three" monikers (Nick, Cartoon Network or Disney), but there may be some overlap, depending on the "maturity" level of the movie. Some may have mature themes, but they're for the most part family-friendly
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- DirectorRichard LinklaterStarsJack BlackMike WhiteJoan CusackAfter being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.Also in my Top 10. The cast, the soundtrack, Jack Black's performance... Everything about this is fantastic. Arguably my favorite movie of all-time, and definitely holds up now that I'm older. One of my most rewatched movies, and I might have watched it in theaters
- DirectorAndrew AdamsonKelly AsburyConrad VernonStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazShrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona's parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.My favorite of the franchise. The "American Idol" specials on the DVD were great, and the movie itself was arguably the funniest and most well-put together. Introduced Puss and several other iconic characters
Maybe watched in theaters, also has a fun soundtrack CD - DirectorBill MelendezStarsPeter RobbinsChristopher SheaSally DryerThe Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin.Since I only have a "Christmas" list, I figured this could go here. Always a treat to watch, and remains a classic even today
- DirectorNick ParkStarsPeter SallisPeter HawkinsGromit butts heads with a mysterious penguin lodger, who hatches a sinister scheme involving the ex-NASA Techno Trousers that have been modified by Wallace for walkies.The penguin in this was actually kind of frightening when I was little, but this is by far my favorite Wallace and Gromit. Has a decent amount of action, but also filled with laughs. Owned on VHS
- DirectorTommy O'HaverStarsAnne HathawayHugh DancyCary ElwesElla is under a spell to be constantly obedient, a fact she must hide from her new stepfamily in order to protect the prince of the land, her friend for whom she's falling.This was pretty funny from what I remember (maybe even heartwarming?), and the ending scene is also fun to watch. Cemented Anne Hathaway as one of my favorite actresses
May have watched in theaters - DirectorWes AndersonStarsGeorge ClooneyMeryl StreepBill MurrayAn urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.I remember liking this a LOT, but forgot I had seen it until this past week (January 2018). I don't remember how faithful it was to the book, but the humor, voice acting and animation were all top-notch.
Watched in theaters - DirectorMel StuartStarsGene WilderJack AlbertsonPeter OstrumA poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.Gene Wilder did a great job in this, and it made me appreciate him in "Young Frankenstein" a lot more as well. Great effects for the time period, a classic
- DirectorJoel CrawfordJanuel MercadoStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekHarvey GuillénWhen Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.Great sequel with a fun animation style, entertaining cast and a wholesome message. This did very well blending different genres (comedy, romance, adventure, horror...) while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. Really solid, and I hope the ending is teasing Shrek 5 finally emerging or a future Puss sequel
Watched March 11, 2023 with family - DirectorEric DarnellTom McGrathStarsChris RockBen StillerDavid SchwimmerA group of animals who have spent all their life in a New York zoo end up in the jungles of Madagascar, and must adjust to living in the wild.Has a really fun Gamecube game, and the movie itself was entertaining. The voice acting was great, and I think it had the best plot out of the ones I've seen
- DirectorMark WatersStarsJamie Lee CurtisLindsay LohanMark HarmonAn overworked mother and her daughter did not get along. When they switch bodies, each is forced to adapt to the other's life for one freaky Friday.I watched this a lot when I was younger. Don't remember much about it now, but Lohan and Curtis did a great job
Also Disney - DirectorKevin LimaStarsAmy AdamsSusan SarandonJames MarsdenA young maiden in a land called Andalasia, who is prepared to be wed, is sent away to New York City by an evil Queen, where she falls in love with a lawyer.Really cool premise (it was the first time I had seen something like it). I really liked Amy Adams and James Marsden; the rest of the cast was pretty good too
Watched in theaters I believe; also Disney - DirectorAndrew AdamsonVicky JensonStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazA mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.Eventually spawned the second film, so that was good. Had a pretty original premise too, and the voice acting was fantastic. The twist ending with Donkey was pretty funny as well
- DirectorNick ParkStarsPeter SallisPeter HawkinsTo replenish their depleted supply of cheese, inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit travel to the moon in a homemade rocket-ship.This may have started my lifelong love of cheese and crackers. A fun watch, but it didn't have the same thrill as "The Wrong Trousers"
- DirectorChris MillerStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekZach GalifianakisAn outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend, and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor, and regain the trust of his mother and town.Surprisingly good, even though I probably wasn't in its age range. It developed the character of Puss and Humpty Dumpty very well, and it was an entertaining watch
- DirectorGarry MarshallStarsJulie AndrewsAnne HathawayHector ElizondoMia Thermopolis has just found out that she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. With her friends Lilly and Michael Moscovitz in tow, she tries to navigate through the rest of her sixteenth year.Always a good time. The cast does a great job and everyone seems to have fun with it. Definitely holds up, even today
Rewatch, Easter 2023: Lily is actually a horrible friend and the romance was fairly wooden, but I still think this is a classic and all of the actors involved looked like they had fun with the film.
May have watched in theaters; also Disney - DirectorNick ParkStarsPeter SallisAnne ReidJustin FletcherWallace's whirlwind romance with the owner of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.The most action-packed of the classic "Wallace and Gromit" movies. I liked it for the sheep, but I don't remember much of the plot itself
- DirectorCory EdwardsTodd EdwardsTony LeechStarsAnne HathawayGlenn ClosePatrick WarburtonLittle Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, the Woodsman and Granny all tell the police the events that led up to their encounter.Watched in theaters
Really liked its take on classic fable characters, and the "Boris" line from the main villain killed me for whatever reason. I was eager for a sequel until it actually came out so many years later - DirectorRoger AllersJill CultonAnthony StacchiStarsAshton KutcherMartin LawrenceDebra MessingBoog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear, finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters.Liked this a lot when I first saw it, but I don't remember much about it now. I own this on PSP UMD video, but I haven't watched it in years
- DirectorFrank CoraciStarsAdam SandlerKate BeckinsaleChristopher WalkenA workaholic architect finds a universal remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to overrule his choices.Probably my favorite Adam Sandler movie, it had a really cool premise and wasn't over-the-top with its humor. It didn't feel like it was trying super hard to be funny
Watched in theaters - DirectorEric DarnellTim JohnsonLawrence GutermanStarsWoody AllenSharon StoneGene HackmanA rather neurotic ant tries to break from his totalitarian society while trying to win the affection of the princess he loves.This has some pretty mature themes and language, but it's still a kids' movie more or less. Has some surprisingly dark lines made to be funny ("I can't feel my legs"), but the movie itself was very entertaining
- DirectorNancy MeyersStarsLindsay LohanDennis QuaidNatasha RichardsonIdentical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.There was a period where this was on TV quite literally all the time, but it took me years to see the whole thing. The cast was pretty good, but not much else to say
Also Disney - DirectorGabor CsupoStarsJosh HutchersonAnnaSophia RobbZooey DeschanelA preteen's life turns upside down when he befriends the new girl in school and they imagine a whole new fantasy world to escape reality.Was definitely darker than I was expecting; this could also go in "Coming-of-age" I guess, but it's kid-friendly and deals with some important themes
Watched in theaters; also Disney - DirectorShawn LevyStarsBen StillerCarla GuginoRicky GervaisA newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.Very cool premise, and the cast was stacked with great actors. A fun time
Watched in theaters - DirectorDavid BowersSam FellStarsHugh JackmanKate WinsletIan McKellenThe story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new and different way of life.The movie itself was only okay, but there was some website with Flash games related to it that enhanced my appreciation of the movie itself quite a bit.
Watched in theaters - DirectorDoug AtchisonStarsAngela BassettLaurence FishburneKeke PalmerAkeelah, a young gifted girl, comes from a dysfunctional family and is on the verge of quitting school. She discovers that she has a high aptitude for spellings and enters a spelling bee contest.Watched in class to celebrate my participation in the county spelling bee, so I definitely have a biased feeling towards it (as it reminds me of that accomplishment). It was very entertaining, but I haven't seen it since elementary school, so I'm not sure if it holds up.
- DirectorPeter LordNick ParkStarsMel GibsonJulia SawalhaPhil DanielsWhen a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.Watched some when I was younger, but didn't finish it until sophomore year of college. Had some cool themes and great voice acting and animation, but I don't have the nostalgia factor with this that I do with most of the other titles in this list
- DirectorGil KenanStarsMitchel MussoSam LernerSpencer LockeThree teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.This was decently scary as a kid, but it's not too bad (I think most kids could handle it). It was original and entertaining, but I haven't seen it since the first time
Watched in theaters - DirectorCharles NicholsIwao TakamotoStarsDebbie ReynoldsHenry GibsonPaul LyndeWilbur is a farm pig who's terrified that he'll end up on the dinner table. His friend Charlotte, a charming spider, comes to his rescue. She weaves words into her web, convincing the farmer that Wilbur is too special a pig to kill.Written 10/31/23: I believe I saw this in elementary school. Charming animation and good adaptation of the book with a very sad ending.
- DirectorJoe JohnstonStarsRobin WilliamsKirsten DunstBonnie HuntWhen two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades - and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.Almost a thriller really, this was a good time and Robin Williams did a great job, but I don't remember much else about it
- DirectorPhil LordChristopher MillerStarsAnna FarisBill HaderBruce CampbellA local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the worst.Written 10/31/23: Watched in theaters, actually very fun watch that I was hoping for a sequel for (which didn't come out until I was aged out of the target demographic).
- DirectorSimon J. SmithStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazWatch your favorite Shrek characters sing the night away in this hilarious spoof. Join in the fun as Fiona, Puss in Boots, Donkey and the rest of the Far Far Away Kingdom battle it out in a singer's showdown.Written 10/30/23: This was a DVD extra for Shrek 2 and was very fun despite its predetermined outcomes. Challenge: Make anyone other than Simon Cowell win. It's almost impossible
- DirectorMark OsborneJohn StevensonStarsJack BlackIan McShaneAngelina JolieTo everyone's surprise, including his own, Po, an overweight, clumsy panda, is chosen as protector of the Valley of Peace. His suitability will soon be tested as the valley's arch-enemy is on his way.This was in theaters for like six months or something crazy (or at least it seemed that way to me). I liked it, but I think it's been overhyped over the years
- DirectorHolly Goldberg SloanStarsMeghan StrangeRichard KindJulian SandsThis is a live-action re-telling of Johanna Spyri's 1880 children's classic, "Heidi", but with fully mouth-articulated dogs in all of the roles. This movie tells the story of the young orphan (this time as seen through the eyes of a yellow lab puppy) who is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather (in this case, an old sheepdog). Just as Heidi (Meghan Strange) adjusts to her new life in the mountains, she is taken away by her social worker (a scrappy beagle). Heidi finds herself living in the big city with Clara Sesehound (Kimberly Beck) (a cockapoo mix), who has been made an invalid after a debilitating illness. Although Heidi comes to love Clara, her quest to return to the mountains dominates her stay. In the end, she is able to reunite with her beloved grandfather. When Clara later comes to visit, the final miracle of Heidi's story is revealed when Clara regains her ability to walk.Definitely not a "good film", but my family likes it quite a bit. It's cheesy without being grossly over-the-top, but it's a fun time
Was left on the DVR for about two years - DirectorGarry MarshallStarsAnne HathawayCallum BlueJulie AndrewsNow settled in Genovia, Princess Mia faces a new revelation: she is being primed for an arranged marriage to an English suitor.This didn't have quite the same charm as the first movie (and it got rid of the love interest that I liked in the first one), but it was still a fun watch. Joe (the bodyguard) was really cool in this from what I remember
Rewatch, Easter 2023: Really generic romcom plot but fun acting from all involved.
Probably watched in theaters, also Disney - DirectorKirk JonesStarsEmma ThompsonColin FirthAngela LansburyA governess uses magic to rein in the behavior of seven ne'er-do-well children in her charge.Had a cool premise. The cast was good, but I don't remember it much
May have watched in theaters - DirectorBibo BergeronVicky JensonRob LettermanStarsWill SmithRobert De NiroRenée ZellwegerWhen a son of a gangster shark boss is accidentally killed while on the hunt, his would-be prey and his vegetarian brother decide to use the incident to their own advantage.I wanted to like this more than I actually did. Even though the plot was quite different from "Finding Nemo", it just felt like it was trying too hard to be the next big underwater classic
Watched in theaters - DirectorSimon WellsStarsKevin BaconBob HoskinsBridget FondaAn outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.Watched in class in elementary school I believe. I don't remember much about it, but I liked it
- DirectorBibo BergeronDon PaulJeffrey KatzenbergStarsKevin KlineKenneth BranaghRosie PerezTwo swindlers get their hands on a map to the fabled city of gold, El Dorado.I really liked the animation in this, but I don't remember much about the movie itself. I think the soundtrack was good, and I get compared to Miguel every now and then
- DirectorEric DarnellTom McGrathStarsBen StillerChris RockDavid SchwimmerThe Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve in Kenya, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride.Watched in Pearson's Electronics. Gave some cool backstory to Alex, but I don't remember the rest of the movie
- DirectorSam FellRobert StevenhagenStarsMatthew BroderickEmma WatsonDustin HoffmanAn unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat.Watched in theaters (my first movie by myself), and then I hopped over to the neighboring theater for "Marley and Me" (which is omitted form this list because I didn't see the whole film).
- DirectorDean DeBloisChris SandersStarsJay BaruchelGerard ButlerChristopher Mintz-PlasseA hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.Had some solid world-building elements and was an entertaining watch
Watched in theaters - DirectorChris MillerRaman HuiStarsMike MyersCameron DiazEddie MurphyReluctantly designated as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away, Shrek hatches a plan to install the rebellious Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona tries to fend off a coup d'état by the jilted Prince Charming.Aside from Rumplestiltskin and his deals, I remember nothing about this, other than that I didn't hate it
Watched in theaters - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsDustin HoffmanRobin WilliamsJulia RobertsWhen Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.Was pretty mature from what I remember, but I liked it quite a bit. Probably needs a rewatch
- DirectorShawn LevyStarsSteve MartinBonnie HuntHilary DuffWith his wife on a book tour, Tom Baker finds his life turned upside down when he agrees to care for his twelve children while simultaneously also coaching his new football team.This was entertaining, but with so many cast members, it hardly developed any of its characters.
Watched in theaters - DirectorThor FreudenthalStarsZachary GordonRobert CapronRachael HarrisGreg Heffley is a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.Not a bad movie, and it captured the essence of the book pretty well, but I was starting to age out of the premise. My family liked it quite a bit though, so I ended up seeing the rest of the franchise
- DirectorDavid BowersStarsZachary GordonDevon BostickRobert CapronBack in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond.Again, captured the essence of the book fairly well. A decent watch
- DirectorTim JohnsonKarey KirkpatrickStarsBruce WillisGarry ShandlingSteve CarellA scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating...and learns a lesson about family himself.Written 10/30/23: I liked the voice cast in this and believe I saw it in theaters. Fun kids' heist movie.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsAsa ButterfieldChloë Grace MoretzChristopher LeeIn 1931 Paris, an orphan living in the walls of a train station gets wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.This had an entirely different plot than I expected, but I thought it was fine. I thought Ben Kingsley and Sacha Baron Cohen carried this on their backs performance-wise, but the cinematography was probably my favorite part.
Watched March 5, 2023 - DirectorSimon J. SmithSteve HicknerStarsJerry SeinfeldRenée ZellwegerMatthew BroderickBarry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey and subsequently decides to sue them.Even though this became a meme and gets constantly ragged on, I liked it for its originality and somewhat serious plot, despite being marketed for kids.
Watched in theaters when younger - DirectorCameron CroweStarsMatt DamonScarlett JohanssonThomas Haden ChurchSet in Southern California, a father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo.Arguably Family/Kids. An uplifting tale about a family growing closer together, it's sweet but not particularly noteworthy for me
- DirectorDavid BowersStarsZachary GordonRobert CapronDevon BostickSchool's out. Summer vacation is on. However, Greg may not have the best summer vacation ever. What could go wrong?I was definitely too old by this point, but we had to finish out the trilogy. Wasn't bad per se, but I didn't enjoy it much
- DirectorShawn LevyStarsBen StillerOwen WilsonAmy AdamsSecurity guard Larry Daley infiltrates the Smithsonian Institution in order to rescue Jedediah and Octavius, who have been shipped to the museum by mistake.Felt a bit dragged on for some reason, but the cast was still fun and it was an entertaining watch
Watched in theaters - DirectorBrad BirdStarsEli MarienthalHarry Connick Jr.Jennifer AnistonA young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.Barely remember it, watched when I was very young. It was decent but I don't have anything substantial to say about it
- DirectorChris WedgeCarlos SaldanhaStarsEwan McGregorHalle BerryMel BrooksIn a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management.One of the more original movies to come out when I was younger, it didn't quite catch on but I liked it when I saw it
Watched in theaters - DirectorAdam ShankmanStarsSteve MartinBonnie HuntHilary DuffThe Bakers find themselves competing with a rival family of eight children while on vacation.Also entertaining, and the family rivalry was a nice addition, but it didn't do much for me
- DirectorChris WedgeCarlos SaldanhaStarsDenis LearyJohn LeguizamoRay RomanoThe story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, known as Scrat.Watched while I couldn't sleep one night when I was younger. Not a bad movie, and the voice acting was pretty good, but I think the franchise is being beaten to death
- DirectorCarlos SaldanhaStarsRay RomanoJohn LeguizamoDenis LearyManny, Sid and Diego discover that the ice age is coming to an end, and join everybody for a journey to higher ground. On the trip, they discover that Manny is not in fact the last of the woolly mammoths.Only liked this because we had played the Gamecube game; the movie itself was okay, but nothing special
Maybe watched in theaters - DirectorAaron HorvathMichael JelenicPierre LeducStarsChris PrattAnya Taylor-JoyCharlie DayA plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.This was okay. The soundtrack (aside from the random 80s songs) did a good job at blending the video game music into a more traditional cinematic score, and the animation was generally solid. I was quite underwhelmed with the voice acting aside from Jack Black, Fred Armisen and Kevin Michael Richardson. The plot was thin and generic but serviceable. Overall, I am glad I saw it and would watch a sequel, but it was not as good as I had hoped.
Watched April 27, 2023 in theaters - DirectorNick RijgersbergStarsAnnie BovairdMerlee ShapiroJennifer SeguinCaillou learns about winter holiday traditions from around the world. He and his entire family celebrate Christmas, sharing, giving and caring.I'm pretty sure I had seen this when I was little, but I also watched it on Christmas Eve 2017 for fun. I got much more into it than I expected haha, but it's definitely not a "good movie"
- DirectorGreg TiernanConrad VernonStarsOscar IsaacCharlize TheronChloë Grace MoretzThe eccentrically macabre family moves to a bland suburb where Wednesday Addams' friendship with the daughter of a hostile and conformist local reality show host exacerbates conflict between the families.This had better animation than I was expecting, but I don't think it was paced very well. The plot meanderd through some possibly interesting commentary where the Addams parents wanted their children to be like them (similar to Margaux creating Assimilation), but this is resolved by a quasi-throwaway line from Gomez saying he was wrong. So overall, some amusing moments but not something I'd rush to see again
Watched October 21, 2022 - DirectorShawn LevyStarsSteve MartinKevin KlineJean RenoBumbling Inspector Clouseau must solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and find out who stole the infamous Pink Panther diamond.Written 10/31/23: Watched in theaters, and I liked Steve Martin's interpretation but felt it was a bit weak as a whole compared to some of the clips I had seen from the original.
- DirectorJimmy HaywardSteve MartinoStarsJim CarreySteve CarellCarol BurnettHorton the Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbors who refuse to believe it exists.Written 10/30/23: I believe I saw this in theaters and thought it banked too much on reusing the REO Speedwagon song, "Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore".
- DirectorBrian LevantStarsIce CubeNia LongAleisha AllenTo impress a foxy divorcee, ladies' man Nick offers to take her kids on an extended road trip, unaware of the torture he's in for.Written 10/31/23: I liked Ice Cube in this but otherwise it was a fairly forgettable family film.
- DirectorPaul BolgerYvette KaplanGreg TiernanStarsSigourney WeaverSarah Michelle GellarPatrick WarburtonAn alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda, looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort.Written 10/30/23: I think I saw this in theaters, and while I enjoyed it at the time, the animation looks ROUGH in the trailers. This may need a rewatch for a more honest score
- DirectorPierre CoffinChris RenaudStarsSteve CarellJason SegelRussell BrandGru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.I didn't hate this much, but oh my God, do I hate the minions. I wish this had never come out
Watched in theaters - DirectorMike MitchellStarsMike MyersCameron DiazEddie MurphyRumpelstiltskin tricks a mid-life crisis burdened Shrek into allowing himself to be erased from existence and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpelstiltskin rules supreme.The franchise definitely felt its wear here; it didn't feel as lighthearted or fun as the other films. Didn't enjoy this much
Watched in theaters - DirectorJon FavreauStarsJosh HutchersonJonah BoboDax ShepardTwo young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing.Seemed like the same thing as "Jumanji", but it didn't do it as well in my opinion. The effects were decent for the time
Watched in theaters - DirectorFrank OzStarsHal ScardinoLitefootLindsay CrouseOmri, a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, receives an odd variety of presents for his birthday: a wooden cupboard from his older brother, a set of antique keys from his mother, and a plastic Indian from his best friend, Patrick.Watched in class in 6th grade I believe, after we read the book. I remember liking it, but looking back it portrayed some pretty horrible stereotypes of indigenous Americans
- DirectorAndy FickmanStarsDwayne JohnsonKyra SedgwickMadison PettisAn NFL quarterback living the bachelor lifestyle discovers that he has an 8-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.Wasn't bad, but I don't remember much about it at all
- DirectorTony LeondisStarsJohn CusackMolly ShannonSteve BuscemiAnimated fable about a cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant who aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community.Written 10/30/23: I think I saw this in theaters but don't remember much other than it being much less fun than Young Frankenstein, my other exposure to the Igor character
- DirectorZach HelmStarsNatalie PortmanDustin HoffmanJason BatemanThe young apprentice of a magical, eccentric toy store owner learns to believe in herself, and in her friends, upon learning some grave news about the future.It had some cool effects but I didn't like the movie itself all that much
Watched in theaters - DirectorSteve BoxNick ParkStarsPeter SallisHelena Bonham CarterRalph FiennesWallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.Didn't have the same charm as the first three. It was cool that they finally got to make a feature-length film, but it wasn't my cup of tea
Watched in theaters - DirectorGeorge MillerWarren ColemanJudy MorrisStarsElijah WoodBrittany MurphyHugh JackmanInto the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!I wanted to like this more than I actually did
Maybe watched in theaters - DirectorTim HillStarsJason LeeRoss Bagdasarian Jr.Janice KarmanThree musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.Written 10/30/23: I liked seeing Jason Lee in this but that was about it.
- DirectorWill FinnJohn SanfordStarsJudi DenchCuba Gooding Jr.Jennifer TillyTo save their farm, the resident animals go bounty hunting for a notorious outlaw.Written 10/30/23: I think I saw this in theaters as a child with my sister but don't remember it at all other than finding it inferior to the other children's cow movie of the day, Barnyard
- DirectorMichael LembeckStarsDwayne JohnsonAshley JuddJulie AndrewsA bad deed on the part of a tough minor-league hockey player results in an unusual sentence: He must serve one week as a real-life tooth fairy.Written 10/31/23: Watched in theaters, a decent family movie but very cliche.
- DirectorJared HessStarsJack BlackAna de la RegueraHéctor JiménezBerated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler).Again, wanted to like this more than I actually did. I was expecting a "School of Rock" and was thoroughly disappointed
Maybe watched in theaters, also Nickelodeon - DirectorJoel ZwickStarsKenan ThompsonKyla PrattOmarionFat Albert and the Cosby Kids come to life and step out of their animated, inner-city Philadelphia world.Written 10/31/23: I believe I saw this in theaters and liked it quite a bit primarily for the costuming, but the humor was fairly unsophisticated.
- DirectorBrian RobbinsStarsTim AllenKristin DavisCraig KilbornA man tries to live a normal life despite the fact that he sometimes turns into a sheepdog.They put all of the "funniest" clips in the trailer, and then didn't even include most of them in the final product. Wasn't a fan of this at all
Watched in theaters - DirectorBen StassenMimi MaynardStarsTrevor GagnonPhilip BoldenDavid GoreThree young houseflies stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.I literally didn't remember I had seen this, if that notes how impressionable a film it was
Watched in theaters with family - DirectorPeter HewittStarsBreckin MeyerJennifer Love HewittStephen TobolowskyJon Arbuckle buys a second pet, a dog named Odie. However, Odie is then abducted and it is up to Jon's cat, Garfield, to find and rescue the canine.Written 10/30/23: May have seen this in theaters. I was really bad other than the amusing callback in Zombieland where Bill Murray spoofs his appearance
- DirectorFrederik Du ChauStarsFrankie MunizDavid SpadeSnoop DoggAn abandoned zebra grows up believing he is a racehorse, and, with the help of his barnyard friends and a teenage girl, sets out to achieve his dream of racing with thoroughbreds.Written 10/31/23: I forgot I even watched this but I believe we saw it in theaters. Pretty bad movie but nice to see Hayden Panetierre
- DirectorBarry SonnenfeldStarsRobin WilliamsCheryl HinesKristin ChenowethBob Munro and his dysfunctional family rent an RV for a road trip to the Colorado Rockies, where they must ultimately contend with a bizarre community of campers.Relied a lot on gross-out humor from what I remember, so it technically could go in "Lewd Comedy", but it was marketed for a family audience, so here it stays
- DirectorBetty ThomasStarsJason LeeZachary LeviDavid CrossThe world-famous singing preteen chipmunk trio return to contend with the pressures of school, celebrity, and a rival female music group known as The Chipettes.Written 10/30/23: I think I only saw this for the title pun, but it was very bad compared to the mediocre first film. None of these compare to the Christmas song or the animated specials