No Ordinary Fairy Tale: The Princess Bride

Release Date: September 25th, 1987
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: PG
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

I love The Princess Bride. This is one of my all time favorite family movies. It has a whole lot of good actors, humor, action, and a fun and memorable story. Although the effects don't seem nearly as amazing today as they did when I watched this as a child it stills holds it's awe value.

When a sick boy is visited by his grandfather who offers to read him a book, hes not exactly pleased at the sound of it. He quickly changes his mind however when his grandfather starts reading it. While listening to his grandfather read they begin to see another world, a world of magic and adventure. In this world there is a lovely girl named Buttercup and her one true love Westley. When Buttercup gets news that Westley has been killed at sea while seeking fortune she swears never to love again. Then after some time passes Buttercup accepts a marriage proposal from the rich and handsome prince Humperdink, heir to the throne of Florin. What the princess doesn't realize though is that even death can't keep Westley away. A few years later Buttercup is kidnapped by an odd trio of men including a giant, an expert swordsman, and a brainiac and now its up to Westley to save her.

I'd definitely recommend this gem for all age groups. Young and old alike will get a lot of laughs out of The Princess Bride.

The Princess Bride on IMDB
The Princes Bride Trailer on Metacafe.com

If you've seen The Princess Bride and enjoyed it you may also like: The Neverending Story, Labyrinth, Ever After - A Cinderella Story, Enchanted, Robin Hood - Men in Tights

Prepare for Awesomeness: Kung Fu Panda

Release Date: June 6th, 2008
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: PG for sequences of martial arts action
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

Kung Fu Panda was an incredibly cute movie. The graphics were great, the writing was fun and witty, and the voice actors did a great job. I had quite a few good laughs during this film. Although the story was pretty straight forward and a lot of moments were predictable, those likely moments seemed to be part of the joke and just made it that much more fun.

Kung Fu Panda is about an overweight panda named Po who works as a waiter in his father's noodle shop who has dreams that hes a great kung fu master. One day he is given a chance to make his dreams come true when the wise Master Oogway chooses Po as the mighty Dragon Warrior who will fulfill an ancient prophecy. Po then gets to train along side his idols known as the furious five under the leadership of Master Shifu. When word comes that the vengeful snow leopard Tai Lung escapes from prison and is heading their way Po has to straighten up and put his skills to the test because its up to him to save the day.

Kung Fu Panda is another movie that can safely be watched by children and enjoyed by all. It even has a few life lessons thrown into the fun as well.

Kung Fu Panda on IMDB
Kung Fu Panda Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Kung Fu Panda and enjoyed it you may also like: How to Train Your Dragon, Over the Hedge, Bolt, Madagascar, Ratatouille, Mulan

Not Perfect, but Still a Load of Fun: Monsters vs. Aliens

Release Date: March 27th, 2009
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: PG for sci-fi action, crude humor and mild language
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

Although Monsters vs Aliens certainly isn't one of the best animated movies I've seen recently I did enjoy watching it. The animation was great, the story was decent, and the voice-actors did a great job. This film featured several very talented actors including Hugh Laurie, Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson and many others. My personal favorite was B.O.B. the amorphous blob voiced by Seth Rogen, he did an incredible job and was quite funny.

When a radioactive meteor falls from space and hits Susan Murphy on her wedding day she is transformed into a platinum-haired giant. Susan is immediately taken away by the government to a secret underground facility where they call her "Ginormica". At this facility Susan meets a group of other bizarre creatures who call themselves monsters. When a villainous alien named Gallaxhar unleashes a giant robot probe in San Fransisco the governments last hope of defense is to let the "monsters" out to defend the planet.

If you're looking for a fun film to watch with the whole family Monsters vs. Aliens should definitely be put somewhere on the top of the list.

Monsters vs. Aliens on IMDB
Monsters vs. Aliens Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Monsters vs. Aliens and enjoyed it you may also like: Wall-E, Monsters, Inc., Lilo & Stitch, Ice Age, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Planet 51

An Extraordinary Film: Matilda

Release Date: August 2nd, 1996
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: PG for elements of exaggerated meanness and ridicule, and for some mild language
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

I love the movie Matilda. I've seen it several times and it's been just as entertaining each time. It's fun, funny, smart and it has some really good messages in it as well, such as promoting reading books as opposed to watching television. The acting was not only top notch by the lead roles but the supporting cast was also phenomenal.

Matilda is the story of a brilliant little girl who absolutely loves to read and learn, shes actually so smart that she develops telekinetic powers. Her family however doesn't approve of her reading and often just plain ignores her presence. Matilda ends up being sent off to school with probably the worlds meanest principal ever. At this school Matilda also meets and befriends the warm-hearted school teacher Miss Honey and several students as well. With the support of her friends and a lot of practice Matilda learns to harness her powers and strike back.

This is a movie I'd definitely recommend for a fun watch for the whole family.

Matilda on IMDB
Matilda Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Matilda and enjoyed it you may also like: A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, Nanny McPhee, James and the Giant Peach, Harriet the Spy

Exceeded Expectations: Over the Hedge

Release Date: May 19th, 2006
Runtime: 83 min
Rating: PG for some rude humor and mild comic action
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

I have to say going into this film I had low expectations, but I ending up being pleasantly surprised. Over the Hedge had top notch animation and a decent enough story. Although some of the characters were a bit predictable, the voice actors did an amazing job and they were far from boring.

One spring, a group of forest animals wake to find a huge hedge has appeared and that half of their forest is gone. Disappearing with half the forest was a good chunk of their food supply as well. Then a slick raccoon named RJ shows up and suggests that they should go over the fence and get food from humans who they have been quite afraid of. The animals listen to RJ and start heading over the hedge to steal their food, what they don't realize however is that RJ is actually using them to pay back a debt owed to a bear who has given him one week to restore his food supply, otherwise he becomes the food.

Although Over the Hedge isn't the next big thing since Toy Story or Finding Nemo it's still definitely worth a watch. This film also has a lot of appeal for children and adults alike.

Over the Hedge on IMDB
Over the Hedge Trailer on YouTube

 If you've seen Over the Hedge and enjoyed it you may also like: Open Season, The Wild, Madagascar, Ice Age, Bolt, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, Shrek

A Different Kind of Fairy Tale: Enchanted

Release Date: November 21st, 2007
Runtime: 107 min
Rating: PG for some scary images and mild innuendo
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

Enchanted is a fun satire that takes the classic Disney fairy tale and clashes it with the harsh modern world. This film offers a little bit for everyone to enjoy. It had all of the usual fairy tale elements including singing, animals that talk, a beautiful princess, and even an evil stepmother but also presented many surprises. It offered quite a bit of humor and not just aimed at children, but adults as well.

Enchanted is about a beautiful princess-in-waiting named Giselle from the animated fairy tale world Andalasia. Giselle is waiting for her prince to come so that she can live happily ever after. Prince Edward hears her signing and is drawn in and they meet and fall in love immediately. However, before they can wed Giselle is banished by Prince Edward's evil stepmother down a magical well where she finds herself in the middle of a non-animated New York City and it's anything but magical and enchanting. Confused, and lost in her new environment she is not treated very well until she is helped by a friendly divorce lawyer as she waits for her prince charming to rescue her.

Although Enchanted is targeted mainly to young girls and their mothers, it can certainly be enjoyed by the entire family as it has much to offer for all.

Enchanted on IMDB
Enchanted Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Enchanted and enjoyed it you may also like: Stardust, Happily N'ever After, Ella Enchanted, The Princess Diaries, The Princess Bride, Sleeping Beauty

A Delicious Concoction: Ratatouille

Release Date: June 29th, 2007
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: G
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

Ratatouille was a great addition the collection of Pixar films. As usual, the animation was stellar and incredibly meticulous. The story was very well-written; never talking down to the audience, and honestly it was just plain fun to watch.

Ratatouille is about a young rat named Remy who moves to Paris with huge dreams of being a chef. He has one big problem though, hes a rat. Instead of rummaging though garbage with the rest of his family Remy frequents the restaurant made famous by his culinary hero Auguste Gusteau. Opportunity comes knocking on Remy's door one day though when he teams up with the clumsy garbage boy named Linguini who is desperate to keep his job. Although Linguini has no cooking skills whatsoever, with Linguini's size and Remy's knowledge of cooking they form the perfect cooking team.

Although Ratatouille can certainly be seen by the entire family, its probably more suited for slightly older children who will better be able to understand the plot.

Ratatouille on IMDB
Ratatouille Trailer on IMDB

If you've seen Ratatouille and enjoyed it you may also like: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Planet 51, No Reservations, A Bug's Life, Flushed Away, Kung Fu Panda

Wholesome and Heartwarming: Secondhand Lions

Release Date: September 19th, 2003
Runtime: 111 min
Rating: PG for thematic material, language and action violence
Appropriate for Ages: 8 and up

I first watched Secondhand Lions when I was working at a movie theater. I hadn't seen the trailers and only started watching the movie because I had nothing else to do on a slow day. I'm glad I did give it a chance though because I found myself almost instantly drawn in. The story was quite engaging and the characters were unique and convincing.

13 year old Robert has had a difficult upbringing living with his prostitute mother. One day she drops him off to live with his eccentric great-uncles Hub and Garth who want nothing to do with him. The uncles are rumored to have some sort of fortune acquired from a time when they disappeared in their youth and Robert's mother hopes to get her hands on it. Although Hub and Garth wanted nothing to do with Robert at first, they begin to accept him and tell him wild stories of their youth. Robert discover's his great-uncles have lived great lives full of excitement, mystery, and adventure.

Secondhand Lions is a delightful watch. I think the whole family will get a lot out of this film, I just wouldn't recommend it for very young children as some of the content may be a little too complex for them.

Secondhand Lions on IMDB
Seconhand Lions Trailer from YouTube

If you've seen Secondhand Lions and liked it you may also enjoy: Lassie, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, Kiki's Delivery Service, Chicken Run

Plenty of Humor and Thrills: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Release Date: June 23rd, 1989
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: PG
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

I had a blast watching Honey, I Shrunk the Kids back in the early 90's, and I appreciate it just as much now. Who couldn't have fun watching kids run though a forest of giant grass, ants that you can ride and legos you can sleep in?

Wayne Szalinski, an obsessed scientist, can't seem to get his miniaturization machine to work. He's stumped as to why it only seems to blow things up. Then one day one of the neighbor's kids next door hits a baseball though the attic window and it hits his machine which gets it working.When the kids next door come over to apologize and get their baseball back they get miniaturized along with Wayne's kids. Wayne accidentally sweeps all of them up and takes them out in the garbage. From there it's up to the kids to find their way back home through the now terrifying back yard with giant bugs, hurricane-like sprinklers and the lawn mower...

If for some reason you haven't seen Honey, I Shrunk the Kids yet please do, or please at least show it to your kids. It seems they don't make too many gems like this any more.

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids on IMDB
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Trailer

If you've seen Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and enjoyed it you may also like: Honey, I Blew Up the Kid, Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, Goonies, The Ant Bully, The Borrowers

Engaging and Honest: Holes

Release date: April 18th, 2003
Runtime: 117 min
Rating: PG for violence, mild language and some thematic events
Appropriate for Ages: 8 and up

One of the things I liked most about Holes was that unlike many other kids flicks out there this one does not insult one's intelligence. It's full of effective metaphors, inspiring dialogue, and witty humor.

A boy named Stanley Yelnats, wrongfully convicted of stealing, is sent to 'Camp Green Lake' a detention camp located in a dry lake bed in the middle of the desert. At this camp the mysterious warden and her cohorts force the camp-mates to dig holes every day to supposedly "build character". Stanley eventually musters up the courage to escape the camp with a fellow inmate and he stumbles across  a secret that will finally expose whats really been going on.

This film is probably best suited for older children starting with those around the middle school ages. So if your looking for something to enjoy with your (older) kids this is definitely a must see.

Holes on IMDB
Holes Trailer on Traileraddict

If you've seen Holes and enjoyed it you may also like: Hoot, How to Eat Fried Worms, Bridge to Terabithia

Full of Family Values: Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo

Release Date: May 30th, 2003
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: G
Appropriate for Ages: All ages

Finding Nemo is a father-son underwater adventure story that is sure to be enjoyed by the entire family. The Graphics are absolutely stunning, the story is fun and imaginative and it's stuffed with family values.

Finding Nemo follows a overprotective clownish father named Marlin on his journey to save his son Nemo after he gets taken by a scuba diver on his first day of school. Together with Dori, a forgetful blue tang, he ventures beyond the Great Barrier Reef into dangerous water filled with all sorts of friendly and not-so friendly marine life. Meanwhile, Nemo and his companions, who are being held in a fish tank in a doctor's office in Sydney Harbor, plan escape from their captives to get back to the harbor and live free once again.

Finding Nemo is an incredibly fun watch. It's funny and smart and just plain good natured. The animation is phenomenal as well, with the bright vivid chorals and plant and animal life. This really is a film that the whole family can sit down together and enjoy.

Finding Nemo on IMDB
Finding Nemo Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Finding Nemo and enjoyed it you may also like: Bee Movie, Shark Tale , Ice Age, Monsters, Inc., Antz, Shrek, Wall-E

Never a Dull Moment: Home Alone

Release Date: November 16th, 1990
Runtime: 103 min
Rating: PG
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

I grew up watching Home Alone. I loved this when I was a kid and I still appreciate it now. The plot is completely ridiculous and unbelievable but incredibly fun to watch.

Home alone is about an 8 year old boy named Kevin MacAllister who gets forgotten and left behind when his whole family heads to France for their Christmas vacation. At first he has a blast living on his own. With no adult supervision he is free to eat junk food, order pizza, jump on his parents bed, and watch TV programs he otherwise would not have been allowed to watch. Everything seems to be going great until he finds out the criminal team called the "Wet Bandits" plans on breaking into his house and rob it on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly and sets up a very elaborate maze of booby traps to avert the bandits and bring them to justice. Ultimately Kevin ends up learning about the importance of family.

Home Alone is definitely full of a ton of laughs for the whole family so long as you don't take it seriously.

Home Alone on IMDB
Home Alone Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Home Alone and enjoyed it you may also like: Home Alone 2, The Santa Clause, A Christmas Story, Richie Rich

Simple and Sophisticated: Shrek

Release Date: May 18th, 2001
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: PG for mild language and some crude humor
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

Let me just start off by saying I love this movie. I've Shrek several times and it just never gets boring. The plot is easy for kids to follow and enjoy, but what makes Shrek stand out so much is its also smart and quick with jokes that go right over kid's heads. Some of the best parts of this move were actually aimed at an adult audience.

Shrek is set in a colorful fairytale land populated by dragons and ogres, princess and princesses, and many notable fairytale characters. When Lord Farquaad, the ruler of Duloc, banishes all of the fairytale beings to the woods, Shrek looses the privacy he had in his nice quiet swamp. Shrek then sets out with a loud-mouth donkey at his side to find Lord Farquaad and get him to take the fairytale beings back. When Shrek gets there Faquaad accepts on the condition that Shrek must rescue Princess Fiona who is to become Faguaad's bride. On their quest Shrek and Donkey run into all sorts of interesting characters and situations.

If you haven't seen Shrek yet you absolutely must. Even people who don't usually like movies that fall into this genre will probably get a good laugh or two out of it.

Shrek on IMDB
Shrek Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Shrek and you enjoyed it you may also like: Shrek 2, Shrek the Third, Stardust, The Princess Bride, Madagascar

Computer Generated Slapstick Comedy: Night at the Museum

Release Date: December 22nd, 2006
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: PG for mild action, language and brief rude humor
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up


I saw Night at the Museum a couple of years ago when it first came out. It's not one of my favorites, but I'm listing it here because it is still a fun watch if you don't expect too much out of it. It's also very kid friendly.


Night at the Museum is the story of a down-on-his luck divorced father named Larry who just can't seem to hold a job. When Larry finally lands a job as a night guard at The Museum of Natural History he gains some hope. One thing that the night guards who hired him failed to mention however was that the entire museum comes to life when the museum closes. The next thing Larry knows hes facing tiny armies of cowboys and romans, Egyptian mummies, a T-Rex skeleton and a monkey who taunts him to the breaking point. With the help of Teddy Roosevelt Larry must learn to get the museum under control so that ultimately he can save it.


Night at the Museum is often more silly than it is funny and seems to fall a bit short of it's potential. The premise of everything in the museum coming to life after dark is just amazing but the execution was kind of weak. Kids will probably enjoy watching this while parents can probably take it or leave it.


Night at the Museum on IMDB
Night at the Museum Trailer on YouTube


If you've seen Night at the Museum and liked it I'd recommend seeing: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Jumanji, National Treasure, The Indian in the Cupboard, Zathura

Intelligent, Funny and Insightful: The Truman Show

Release Date: June 5th, 1998
Runtime: 103 min
Rating: PG for thematic events and mild language
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up


I really enjoyed The Truman Show. This is another movie that I've watched multiple times. The story is just out of this world and super fun to watch. It was witty, humorous, and insightful.


Truman Burbank is a happy go lucky guy with a pleasant life. He has a an ordinary job, an ordinal friend, an ordinary wife, and even an ordinary neighbor.   What he doesn't know is that his entire life has been on film since the day he was born. Everything around him is fake, the people are actors, his job doesn't actually serve a real purpose, product placements are slapped all around him, even the sky isn't real. One day Truman becomes suspicious and begins to question the world around him. 


The whole prospect of someones entire life being broadcast on a reality TV show back when this originally came out was pretty wild. Now with this incredible reality TV boom we seem to be in it makes one wonder if this is the direction we could be heading in. The Truman Show is a movie that I'd recommend for the whole family minus the wee little ones. 


The Truman Show on IMDB
The Truman Show Trailer on YouTube


If you've seen The Truman Show and liked it you may also like: Lemony Snicket's a Series of Unfortunate Events, Pleasantville, Bruce Almighty

Classic Tale of Good vs. Evil: Willow

Release Date: May 20th, 1988

Runtime: 126 min
Rating: PG
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

Willow is one of my all time favorite fantasy adventure movies. I don't even know how many times I've seen Willow, but I'm sure it could fill two hands. The fun story, likable characters, and nice visuals will definitely make this worth your time.

Willow stars Val Kilmer as Madmartigan the self proclaimed worlds greatest swordsman and Warwick Davis as Willow Ufgood a peaceful farmer and wannabe sorcerer from a small village of little folk called Nelwyn. When the evil Queen Bavmorda begins looking for the infant child that is prophesied to take her throne the child is sent down a river and found by Willow. On his way to return the baby to her own kind Willow meets up with Madmartigan and together they set out on a journey through a mystical land of magic and monsters to protect the baby from evil and fulfill the prophecy.

Willow is an excellent choice for children who have outgrown the Disney variety of film and want something with a little more edge. It has some mystery, action, comedy, a small bit of romance and of course the moral lesson of good overcoming evil. Although the technology used to make this is clearly outdated, it is an amazing piece of work that should be watched and re-watched.

Willow on IMDB

Willow Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Willow and enjoyed it I would also recommend seeing: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Dragonheart, The Neverending Story, Legend

Pure Magic: Toy Story

Release Date: November 22nd, 1995

Runtime: 80 min
Rating: G
Appropriate for Ages: All Ages


I don't think I've ever met someone who didn't enjoy Toy Story. This movie marked the beginning of the 3-D computer animation era. Not only does it wow with its fun colors and graphics but it's got a solid story and clever dialogue as well.  Toy Story really does offer something for people of all age groups and from many different walks of life.

What happens when children leave their toys alone? They come to life of course! "Woody" the pull-string cowboy doll is Andy's favorite toy. When Andy leaves his room Woody and friends come to life and Woody is basically the leader of Andy's toys. All is fine until Andy's birthday comes around and he receives a new toy called "Buzz Lightyear". Buzz is a fancy spaceman action figure all full of fancy gadgets and gizmo's who is convinced he is a space ranger. Buzz quickly becomes Andy's new favorite toy and Woody becomes laden with jealousy. When Woody is accused of pushing Buzz out a window he has to go out into the world to find him so that they can both return safely home. With their newly formed truce Buzz and Woody have to overcome some incredible odds together if they ever want to see Andy and home again.

Toy Story is basically a flawless piece of work. It's smart, funny and some great eye candy. While other movies fade into some dark forgotten movie realm Toy Story will undoubtedly remain a timeless classic. If for some crazy reason you haven't seen this yet, please do. 

Toy Story on IMDB

Toy Story Trailer on metacafe

If you've seen Toy Story (and you probably have) and liked it I would also recommend: Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, A Bug's Life, Shrek, Monsters, Inc.

Quirky, Inventive and Nostalgic: Cars

Release Date: June 9th, 2006

Runtime: 117 min
Rating: G
Appropriate for Ages: All Ages

I had a blast watching Cars, and not just because I watched it in a car at the drive in. It was a colorful and spunky movie. Cars is by no means deep in any manner, its just pure lighthearted entertainment.

Cars is the story of a hotshot talking car named Lightning McQueen who is on route through the country to the big Piston Cup Championship. On his way there he runs across a small town called Radiator Springs and accidentally tears up some of their road. To make up for this he is sentenced to community service and cannot leave the town. At first all he can think about is getting back to his fancy life of corporate sponsorships, but eventually the residents of the town start to grow on him. Through it all Lightning McQueen learns some valuable life lessons about friendship, respect, love and what it takes to be a real winner.

This is bound to be a fun watch for the whole family.

Cars on IMDB
Cars Trailer on YouTube

If you enjoyed Cars you might also enjoy: Over the Hedge, Finding Nemo, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc.

Fresh, Funny and Witty: Sky High

Release Date: July 29th, 2005
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: PG for action violence and some mild language
Appropriate for Ages: 4 and up

This was another fun watch. Sky High was clearly aimed toward pleasing the teen crowd but was very enjoyable for adults as well. (I watched it with my mother who was quite entertained by it.)

Sky High is set in a world where superheroes are not exactly something out of the ordinary. The film follows Will, the son of two of the worlds greatest superheroes Commander and Jetstream. Will is starting at an elite school in the clouds called Sky High for children with super powers. The problem is, Will apparently doesn't have any and doesn't want his parents to find out. Will seems destined to have to be a mere sidekick. When an old villain returns Will has to battle the odds with his sidekick friends to save his school, his family, as well as the entire planet.

Sky High is without a doubt a good-spirited, fun and feel good movie. So grab your cloak and tights and some popcorn and enjoy!

Sky High on IMDB
Sky High Trailer on YouTube

If you've seen Sky High and enjoyed it I think you may enjoy: The Incredibles, Fantastic Four, Galaxy Quest

Dark, yet Charming: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Release Date: December 17th, 2004
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: PG for thematic events, scary situations and brief language
Appropriate for Ages: 8 and up

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is another film that caught my eye while working at the movie theater. I saw bits and pieces and I just had to see the whole thing. It was definitely a unique film.

This film follows the three Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus and Sunny. The children are in search of a new home since their home and parents were taken in a fire. The orphans are sent to live with a series of very odd relatives beginning with the wicked Count Olaf who is out to steal their inherited fortune. The children are passed from relative to relative as they are eliminated one by one by Count Olaf.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a gloomy tale that proves that strong and savvy children can adapt and overcome. I'd recommend it to anyone. This movie really did have it all, it was visually entertaining while having a great story and plenty of comedy and character thrown in.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events on IMDB
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Trailer of YouTube

If you have seen Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events you may also enjoy: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, Mirrormask, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Bridge to Terabithia