Top Ten Best… Everything!

If you’re a parent or spend a ton of time with a child, I don’t need to tell you how annoying it can be to watch movies over and over again. Next time you’re in the market for a kid’s movie that you’ll be forced to watch endlessly, check out these 10 great titles!

10. Toy Story I and II

So, they’re two titles, but how cheap would I be if I put them in two different spots on the countdown? The Toy Story movies are enjoyable, even after viewing number 100. Disney has the subtle adult humor down in these films. From the semi truck that honks, preventing Woody from saying “A** Hole” in the gas station, to Woody calling Buzz “Light Beer” instead of Lightyear, there’s a chuckle or two for adults and children alike.

9.  Cars

The soundtrack makes this movie enjoyable time and time again. In addition, the quick wit and a little more obvious adult humor (such as Larry the Cable Guy’s “Git er done” comment) make this an adult-friendly kid movie.

8. Surf’s Up

This movie is unlike any other kid’s movie out there. It is set up as a documentary of Cody Maverick, played by the ever talented Shia LaBeouf, and provides a feel-good story about pursuing your dreams and making friends. The MTV generation will appreciate the soundtrack that features tunes from Incubus, Green Day, and 311. (Don’t get this movie mixed up with its penguin-movie cousin Happy Feet. In my opinion, Happy Feet was a dark movie with an ulterior motive to guilt parents. But, that’s just me.)

7.  Shrek I, II, and III

Another great series featuring an outstanding cast, great music, and plenty of humor that parents will love. It gets a little raunchy at times, which turns many parents off, but overall these are enjoyable parent-friendly movies. (The second one is by far the best, according to fellow parents!)

6. Bee Movie

Even if you aren’t a fan of Jerry Seinfeld, you’ll enjoy the quick-wit in this movie, and your kids will love the bright colors and happy music.

5. Aladdin

Bring back a bit of your adolescence with this fun flick that has a fun-to-sing soundtrack and lots of Robin Williams humor (his clean humor, of course).

4. High School Musical

Even if your tike is just a toddler, they’ll probably enjoy this feel-good film and you’ll love the positive message and musical soundtrack! (Bonus: When you buy certain versions of the soundtrack, you get a karaoke CD so you and the kids can perform your favorite HSM songs solo.)

3. The Sandlot

Another film you might remember growing up, The Sandlot has a cute plot and great message for kids about honesty and making friends. Because it’s a live-action film, you’ll get into it too!

2. Elf

I know, it’s a Christmas movie, but I know quite a few moms (including myself) who love watching this one with their kids year-round. You can’t beat Will Farrell’s humor and the unique plot of this movie!

1. Enchanted

This movie is awesome. It begins as a cheesy cartoon fairy tale and turns into a live-action flick filled with lots of humor. This musical pokes fun at Disney fairy tales, and adults will love spotting which Disney movie is being made fun of. (A little interesting side note: The receptionist at the law firm was the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid. The fish tank in the lobby is a little clue to that fact.) You’ll love singing along to the musical numbers, and your kids will love watching a Disney princess come to life!

Don’t get stuck watching Barney over and over again. Break the cycle and get a movie that you and your kids can watch together and enjoy.

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