Here are our movie picks for 2008. They are clean films with good messages that will often make you laugh or cry. These are films we personally viewed in 2008, not necessarily those that were released in 2008. Enjoy…
Bambi II — Playful story of Bambi coming of age and father and son relationship with the importance of friendship.
Dan in Real Life — This is my favorite movie of 2008. It’s a funny, touching, and intriguing story about a widower and his struggle with love and family.
Enchanted — What happens if the real world collides with the cartoon princess world? A humorous look at real life and fantasy with big production numbers, great special effects and a good message. Kids will love it (although there are some scary parts) and adults will understand it all.
Get Smart — Really funny film about a secret agent that has just the bad luck that makes everything funny. I was laughing so hard I cried during the airplane bathroom scene. There are a couple of unnecessary swear words.
Heidi — A little orphan girl changes the hearts of many as she enters their lives.
High School Musical — Think “Grease” but cleaner.
High School Musical 2 — Clean, fun entertainment with lots of singing and dancing
Hope Floats — Cute romantic comedy about rebuilding life after hardship.
Horton Hears a Who — Funny, funny, funny with a great message. I laughed out loud with this film…and there is a great story that holds your interest. Many “Child at Heart” themes run through the story.
Kung Fu Panda — This is my second favorite film of the year. Fun and funny movie about an unlikely Panda with a dream to become a Kung Fu fighter.
Martian Child — Great film about a widowed science fiction writer that adopts a kid that thinks he’s from Mars.
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium — If you can suspend your disbelief long enough to get into this film, you’ll learn some great lessons about life from a kids view.
Nancy Drew — Fun mystery film with enough suspense and action.
No Reservations — A heartwarming story about a chef who learns about life and priorities through tough circumstances and a little girl.
The Game Plan — Movie about a football player and what he learns from his unknown daughter.
The Kid — Great film about what a successful image consultant learns about life from a kid.
The Nanny Diaries — A funny and engaging story of finding yourself and adjusting life priorities.
Underdog — Fun adventure with a canine super hero. Our kids loved it.
Why Did I Get Married? — An amazing look at real relationships. It will make you laugh, cry, and think.
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