Monthly Archives: May 2009

Get Smart

(12 votes, average: 8.17 out of 10)
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Get SmartA very good remake of the old Get Smart series.
This shows Max becoming a field agent.
He’s not as stupid as we may remember him from the TV series, but it is a whole lot funnier.

Suitable for the family.

Year: 2008

Ella Enchanted

(8 votes, average: 8.75 out of 10)
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Ella EnchantedA fantasy world Cinderella story that is light hearted, funny, and very enjoyable. This is a bit different as it mixes lots of unrealistic but well made moments into the story.

Entertaining for children, teenagers, and adults. There is something for everyone.

Year: 2004

Better Off Dead

(6 votes, average: 8.83 out of 10)
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Better Off DeadFun 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.

Police Academy

(6 votes, average: 6.50 out of 10)
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Police AcademyA series of movies about the exploits of new recruits at a police academy.

Not to be taken seriously at all. Plenty of slapstick humour, funny pranks, and lots of laughs. These movies are supposed to be silly, and certainly are.

The first movie in the series is the best, with each following one not quite as good as the previous movie.
Early ones are classic 80′s movies.
They are not family viewing (adult themes), but later ones have less adult stuff.

For a simple silly laugh with nothing too serious, these are a good choice.

Police Academy: 1984
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment: 1985
Police Academy 3: Back in Training: 1986
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol: 1987
Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach: 1988
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege: 1989
Police Academy 7: Mission to Moscow: 1994

Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

(8 votes, average: 8.63 out of 10)
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Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeFour children discover a magical doorway to a world where animals can talk, and where a war against an evil witch is approaching.

A very good translation of the famous book.

This movie is entertaining for children and adults.

Great story, special effects, and lots of adventure.

Year: 2005

Narnia: Prince Caspian

(9 votes, average: 8.56 out of 10)
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Narnia: Prince CaspianThe children again visit the land of Narnia, this time to help a prince overcome an army that seeks to kill the magical creatures of Narnia.

Once again a story full of entertaining adventure.

Suitable for the whole family.

As well done as the first movie.

Year: 2008

Back to the Future

(10 votes, average: 9.70 out of 10)
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Back to the FutureA teenager goes back in time to 1955 but accidentally stops his parents from meeting. Now he must get them back together or he won’t exist.

A great 1980′s movie. Plenty of adventure and fun for all ages. A very popular movie in its time (top in the box office for 1985), and still very watchable. A classic time travelling movie.

Year: 1985

Back to the Future Part II

(6 votes, average: 8.83 out of 10)
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Back to the Future 2This time Marty must go to the future to sort out his dysfunctional kids.

A fun look at the future, and an amusing look at time travel to where you already exist.

Still great entertainment for the family.

Year: 1989

Back to the Future Part III

(6 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10)
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Back to the Future 3Marty goes back to 1885 to rescue the Doc.

Plenty of entertainment once again. This is better than the second movie and as enjoyable as the first.

Make sure you watch the first two before his one.

Year: 1990

Tremors

(9 votes, average: 9.11 out of 10)
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Tremors

Neighbors in a small town must work together to defend themselves from giant underground monsters.

Not a scream fest, just a little jumpy, but not spooky at all.

Fun and adventure with people escaping from giant worms. The first is the best, but if you enjoy that, the following ones are also satisfying.

Tremors: 1990

Tremors 2: Aftershocks: 1996

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection: 2001

Tremors 4: The Legend Begins: 2004