Cars (2006)

Cars is another classic Pixar movie which stole the hearts of millions. It became one of 2006’s best summer movies to watch and recieved many awards for its creativity, cleverness, and humor. Whether it is the thought of cars having personalities or how funny Mater is, you can never go wrong with this movie.

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town’s offbeat characters–including Sally, a snazzy 2002 Porsche, Doc Hudson, a 1951 Hudson Hornet with a mysterious past, and Mater, a rusty but trusty tow truck, who help him realize that there are more important things than trophies, fame and sponsorship.

This movie is also great for teaching young children life lessons for their future. They teach you that you should stay grounded because fame can go to your head and you could lose what is close to you–friends, family, and love. Friends, family, and love are all things that you need in life to successed. Young children also learn that being famous isnt as great as it seems on the outside–it brings many problems to your life that affects yourself and your loved ones. You should always stay grounded and do so by finding some place that is special to yourself. For all the “hillbilly cars” Radiator Springs is what is special and means alot to them.

I personally didnt like Cars 2 which came out in the summer of 2011. It was too much for me and didnt do justice to the original. I find that alot of movies sequels dont do as well and sadly Cars 2 fell into that category. There was so much drama and the humor wasnt as funny or even understandable. The once relatiable characters were now much forgotten and distraught. The worse by far was the plot which didnt seem to have a meaning for even a purpose for this second film, and that made it very hard for me to watch.

I loved the original and first film because of the characters, plot, and humor. That is why I recommend it to young children and families. It teahces great lessons in life and also makes it fun with characters like Mator (Larry the Cable Guy). I think that this is a great movie that will leave you in aww of its cleverness and the affect of the enhanced plot.

Ice Age (2002)

Ice Age was and still is a classic children’s movie. Even parents will tell you how clever and humorous this movie is for all ages! I remember watching this movie when I was young, and although I didnt full get the meaning, I loved it and watched it over and over and over again. Parents, including my father, are always quoting the movie because the lines are so well thought out and clever that they leave you crying laughing.

Back when the Earth was being overrun by glaciers, and animals were scurrying to save themselves from the upcoming Ice Age, a stupid sloth named Sid, a woolly mammoth named Manny, and a saber-toothed tiger named Diego are forced to become unlikely heroes. The three reluctantly come together when they have to return a human child to its father while braving the deadly elements of the impending Ice Age.

One of my favorite characters from the movie is Scrat. Scrat is a prehistoric squirrel/rat that is always in search for its acorn. It is very humorous, especially for children. Another funny character is Sid the sloth. Slid is a stupid character that will leave anyone, any age laughing from his stupidity. I personally love all of the characters and they grow attached to you as the movie goes on.

I love this movie and I know you and your family will too. I recommend buying the movie because you can never just watch this movie once. It is a classic for all ages and will leave you laughing. I give this movie a four out of five stars and recommend it to families!

Finding Nemo (2003)

Finding Nemo is a classic children’s movie, which captures any one–nor matter how old you are–heart. The breathtaking animation makes you believe that you are actually in the sea, experiencing the lives of the hilarious characters. The vocal use from the talented actors and actresses are amazingly done, making you believe in what they are saying. All of these key factors, all added in with an amazing and well thought out plot gives you another Pixar hit!

A clown fish named Marlin (Albert Brooks) lives in the Great Barrier Reef when he loses his son, Nemo, after he ventures into the open sea, despite his father’s constant warnings about many of the ocean’s dangers. Nemo is abducted by a boat and is sent to a dentist’s office in Sydney. Marlin, who lost his wife when Nemo was born, ventures off by himself to try to retrieve Nemo. On his adventure, Marlin meets a hilarious fish named Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a blue tang suffering from short-term memory loss. The companions travel a great distance, encountering various dangerous sea creatures such as sharks, anglerfish and jellyfish, in order to rescue Nemo from the dentist’s office, which is situated by Sydney Harbor. While the two are doing this, Nemo and the other sea animals in the dentist’s fish tank plot a way to return to Sydney Harbor to live their lives free again.

I loved this movie because of the humor. When you hear the name Ellen DeGeneres, you know it will be funny. Whether you are an adult or a child, you will be clutching your sides from the laughter you will experience. Even though this movie is eight years old, I still watch it to this day–because it is a classic! You can never go wrong with this movie!

I recommend this movie to anyone, any age! Especially for young children because this amazing movie also teaches great lessons in life. Right now it isnt in movie theaters, but I highly recommend buying it because you will be watching it more than once–I promise. Families will love this movie, so I highly recommend it to them! I gave this movie a four and a half out of five stars!

Footloose (2011)

Last weekend, I went to watch the remake of the classic Footloose. For older generations, this movie used to be the “it” movie of the year, and set actors and actresses into a career of future movies. I enjoyed this movie, even though it wasntas good as the first (but how could it get better?). I was glad that they made a remake because so many people in the younger generations dont know what the movie is about. This movie remade the original movie and its amazing plot and also added modern touches into it, through dancing, music, clothes, and dialogue.

Footloose is a remake of the 1984 dance musical starring Kevin Bacon, about a teenage boy from the big city who challenges a town’s laws against dancing and loud music. With drama thrown in the air, this movie keeps you always on your toes. The cast was well thought-out with unknown and known actors/actresses who all blew your mind with their dancing and acting. Footloose has an uplifting, positive ending with strong biblical references and Christian content, but before that happens, the movie indulges in plenty of teenage rebellion, foul language, and some inappropriate lewd behavior.

Because of this behavior, I do not recommend this movie for younger watchers. Although it is a great movie, it did deserve its PG-13 rating, and may disturb some viewers. Besides that, I recommend this to teenagers and adults who have and havent seen the original. It is a classic for a reason, but most remakes arent at good as the original–but I beg to differ from this 2011 Footloose. The dancing was amazing as well as the acting, all with a positive message–that anyone can make a difference.

I give this movie a four out of five stars!