10. Hook
Here's the thing about Hook, I didn't actually see it for the first time until I was 18. Either way, it's still an epic kids movie, and I would have loved it if I were 7 when I first saw it. Robin Williams is in his heyday playing Peter Pan. There are countless memorable moments from Rufio chants to the epic sword fights with Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook. To make the movie EVEN BETTER, John Williams composed the score and Steven Spielberg directed the movie. Win.
9. The Mighty Ducks (1&2)
Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, Keenan Thompson (when he was funny). What an all-star lineup for the Bad News Bears-esque Hockey movies. There are classic moments in these films that I still reference today. I can't tell you how many times we start the slow quack in intramural sports or sarcastically motivate ourselves with DUCKS FLY TOGETHER! I'm pretty sure the Anaheim Mighty Ducks were a result of the movies, which probably brought some actual popularity to the NHL for a little while. Quality films that never get old, they just don't make kids sports movies like this anymore. It's KNUCKLE PUCK TIME!
8. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
I swear this is actually a kids movie produced by Disney. This film-noir styled live-action, animated combo directed by Robert Zemeckis, came before cartoons had to be politically correct and censored. Whoever drew Jessica Rabbit has an absolutely sick mind, because for a cartoon ... well never mind... but she even said it, with the famous line, "I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." Roger Rabbit is definitely an underrated cartoon character, he's funny and absurd, which is a great combination for constant laughs. There are plenty of cartoon cameos from Donald and Daffy Duck, Mickey, and many many more. Christopher Lloyd even plays the infamous Judge Doom.
7. Mary Poppins
There's not much to say, this film is iconic. Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins) in one of her most memorable roles, accompanied by the versatile Dick Van Dyke (Bert). It's hard not to sing along with all of the songs, which is probably why it has become a popular musical on Broadway. Again, a movie with the live-action/animation combo.
6. The Wizard of Oz
One of the most famous films in American History, this film can be defined by one word, Classic. The sequence where Dorothy is transported to Oz and everything comes into color may be argued as the best film scene ever. This movie is timeless, and Judy Garland's performance of Dorothy is amazing.
5. E.T.
Another classic kids film from Steven Spielberg and fantastic score from John Williams. Drew Barrymore is an innocent little girl (that didn't last long). Again, this film has so many memorable moments that are spoofed, adapted, and referenced in so many other pieces of pop culture. These scenes include: Luring E.T. in with Reese's pieces, E.T. pointing and saying, "E.T. phone home," E.T. healing Elliott's finger with his own finger, and Elliott flying on his bike trying to save E.T. with the moon in the background. I mean, who could forget all of those moments.
4. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (The Good One)
No not that piece of shit, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp as crepy/pedophile Willy Wonka, I'm talking about the fantasmical original version with Gene Wilder. This is my sister's favorite movie, so I've watched it many, many times. She liked it so much that she used to watch it two times in a row. Quite frankly I can't blame her. Like many other movies on this list, there are countless songs that are so fun to sing-a-long with. The Oompa-Loompa's are creepy, but their riddle-songs are always hysterical. Gene Wilder plays Wonka with the right amount of humor and creepy/intrigue. Made in 1971, Wonka's factory was such a beautiful sight, and just made you WANT candy, so, so badly.
3. Back to the Future (Trilogy)
Notice a pattern here? Most of these films are ICONIC. The Back to the Future trilogy certainly fits the build. Unfortunately this is another film that I never saw until I was 18 (I don't know why, honest), but I have to put it at number 3 anyway. The first film was by far the best one (they got worse with each sequel), but they are all extremely enjoyable. It's a lot of fun to watch all 3 in a row, and follow the adventures of Marty McFly and the Doc. In my opinion this has to be Michael J. Fox's most memorable role and Christopher Llyod does a great cooky, lovable character in the Doc. Great Scott!
2. The Goonies
I have to thank my buddy Jon for being obsessed with his movie, because I never saw it until (yeah you guessed it) I was 18. **NOTE** I'm pretty sure all the movies I saw when I was 18 I watched in the same day with Jon. Growing up people always told me to do the truffle shuffle, but I had no idea what they were talking about. Now I couldn't picture not seeing this film. The soundtrack is AMAZING, thank you Dave Grusin. The cast is AMAZING: Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin, and SHORT ROUND! And who could forget Chunk and Sloth, what a great friendship. Oh and what a surprise, Steven Spielberg came up with the story and was an Executive Producer. Goonies never say die, and this movie will certainly live in children film immortality.
1. The Sandlot
I don't care what anyone says, this is my favorite kids movie and movie from my childhood... ever. I love baseball, so naturally I like this movie even more. Every line, ever scene, and every character just resonated so well with me growing up. I can't tell you how often I quote this movie, because it's way too much. Whenever someone does something dumb, "You're killin' me Smalls." Whenever I use the word forever, "For-E-Ver." I've even used Squints' famous scene, where he fakes drowning, as the attention getting device for the opening of my impromptu speeches. This movie is just AMAZING. I rarely come across someone who doesn't like The Sandlot. It's everything that was good about kids movies before the late 90s. I don't know what wrong, but they sure as hell don't make 'em like they used to (Notice that the most recent movie I have listed, D2: Mighty Ducks, is from 1994).
PS. I really wanted to put Home Alone on here, but I figured Steve Spielberg already had 2 films.
**HONORABLE MENTIONS: Heavyweights, Harry Potter (1-4), Rookie of the Year, Angels in the Outfield, The Big Green, Beethoven, Homeward Bound, The Santa Claus, The Little Giants, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and The Little Rascals
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