Tired of Frozen's 'Let it Go'? Here are 10 other Movies to Get the Whole Family Through Lock Down
'Let it Go', the hit song from the 'Frozen' franchise has been stuck in people's heads since the movie was first released a few years ago. If you need some great family entertainment but don't want another rendition of 'Let it Go', check out these great family friendly titles.
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Wall·e
- 2008 Movie
- 4.5/5
Academy Award winning Disney Pixar movie Wall-E is a film that is not only beautifully animated and entertaining for the whole family but has a powerful message as well. In the future, Earth has been polluted to the point of being uninhabitable. The planet’s sole occupant is Wall-E a waste disposal robot. With his only friend a cockroach, Wall-E longs for a friend. Fascinated by the world that was, he collects things he finds amongst the rubbish. One day Wall-E discovers the first plant regrowing in the world. When another robot appears to collect the plant, Wall-E inadvertently embarks on a space adventure to the giant spaceships harbouring humanity, and ultimately alters the fate of the human race. This is a movie that at times is incredibly moving and amongst the beautiful story of Wall-E, lays an incredibly important and through provoking message about the world we leave behind.
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How To Train Your Dragon
- 2010 Movie
- 4.5/5
The 2010 movie ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ is a magical movie for the whole family to enjoy. Outcast Viking, Hiccup, must pass his initiation and kill a dragon. Determined to prove himself, he aims to kill the deadly Night Fury, things however become more complicated when he instead befriends it. This is a beautiful movie with great messages about bravery, kindness and standing up for what is right. ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ is stunningly animated with scenes that look more like works of art than a kid’s movie. With subtle humour and adorable characters, ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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Beauty And The Beast
- 2017 Movie
- 4.3/5
A tale as old as time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a classic that never loses its charm. The 2017 live action remake of this well known fairy tale is one that is sure to delight. Brilliantly acted, this movie’s wonderful cast is led by the talented Emma Watson. Promoting a positive message about acceptance and seeing inner beauty, this movie is one not to miss. With sing a long musical numbers and beautiful filming locations this retake on this classic story is one that shows the true skill of the film makers behind it. This great remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is one that is sure to entertain kids and adults and is most definitely a movie not to be forgotten.
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The Jungle Book
- 2016 Movie
- 3.9/5
Inspired by the legendary book by Rudyard Kipling and the 1967 movie, ‘The Jungle Book’ is a timeless tale that will captivate the whole family. Flawlessly blending animation with live action filming this modern version of ‘The Jungle Book’ is visually stunning. Follow the classic tale of Mowgli, raised by the animals in the jungle, who when his friends are under threat from the tiger Shere Khan, embarks on a journey to save his friends and discover who he really is. Incorporating all the classic songs, this retelling of ‘The Jungle Book’ still has all the charm of the original movie while being remade for a modern audience. ‘The Jungle Book’ is a timeless classic that has been flawlessly remade to create a great movie experience for the whole family.
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Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle
- 2017 Movie
- 4/5
Inspired by the classic ‘Jumanji’ movie starring Robin Williams, ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ is a fantastic spin on this timeless classic. With an all star ensemble cast, including Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Nick Jonas, Jack Black, Karen Gilligan and Kevin Hart, this movie offers a bucketload of laughs for the whole family. When four mismatched high school students accidentally activate the Jumanji video game, they are pulled into the game and trapped as their avatars. Completing the game being their only way home, they must learn to work together to navigate the game and survive the new world they have found themselves in. The Comedic talent of the actors shines through, with flawless comedic timing and subtleties. ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ is a movie that is a whole lot of fun for the whole family.
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Finding Nemo
- 2003 Movie
- 4.4/5
This charming movie created by Pixar and starring the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe and Albert Brooks is one that will definitely bring a smile to your face. At its core it is a story about family, love and acceptance of both each other and who we are. When Nemo, the son of a timid clownfish named Marlin, is captured by divers and taken to Sydney, Marlin embarks on a dangerous quest across the ocean to try and get him back. Aided by the delightful but forgetful fish, Dory, and making friends with an array sea creatures along the way, Marlin learns what it truly means to be brave and just how far we are willing to go for family. ‘Finding Nemo’ is a beautifully made movie, incorporating moments of sensitivity and meaning with laugh out loud moments, ‘Finding Nemo’ is sure to delight the whole family.
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Inside Out
- 2015 Movie
- 4.3/5
The 2015 movie ‘Inside Out’, is great because it tackles complex issues surrounding mental health and emotions in a way that kids can connect with and understand. It follows the story of eleven year old Riley, when Riley moves to a new city, she struggles to adapt to her new environment and must overcome the challenges she is faced with. The movie personifies the emotions of fear, anger, joy, disgust and sadness and shows these emotions are affected by changes in Riley’s life and in turn effect how Riley is feeling. Aside from being an entertaining movie, ‘Inside Out’ is of particular value at the moment, when world events and changes may be making kids feel more anxious or afraid. This movie cleverly opens an avenue for discussions surrounding mental health in a way that is appropriate and easily understood by children.
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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
- 2001 Movie
- 4.5/5
There are few movie franchise that have reached the fame and acclaim of Harry Potter. ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ is the first instalment in this epic series and is a movie that should not be forgotten. Journey back with Harry to where it all starts, when on his eleventh birthday, lonely orphan Harry discovers that he is a wizard and is invited to the magical Hogwarts School. In a new world of magic and excitement, Harry learns that there is still danger lurking everywhere and he is part of a prophecy bigger than he could imagine. This classic tale of Harry Potter is one that will bring excitement and magic to the whole family.
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Shrek
- 2001 Movie
- 4.5/5
Since its 2001 release ‘Shrek’ starring the voices of Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Mike Meyers, has been a favourite of audiences around the world. It tells the tale of Shrek, an unfriendly ogre, who embarks on a quest to save a princess from a dragon in a deal to try and get his swamp back. Accompanied by his trusty sidekick, Donkey, Shrek encounters a range of magical fairy tale characters and learns the importance of friendship and acceptance of who you are. A lot of fun for the whole family, ‘Shrek’ cleverly blends humour with a powerful message on the importance of self-belief and accepting who you are.
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Toy Story
- 1995 Movie
- 4.4/5
There are few kid’s movies that are as timeless and well loved as ‘Toy Story’. Since it’s first release in the 1990s and starring the voices of Hollywood heavyweights including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, ‘Toy Story’ has held a place in people’s hearts around the world. Follow the adventures of Woody, Buzz and all the other toys in Andy’s toy box as they battle for Andy’s love, try to maintain their covers and learn what is really important in life after all. With sequels still having been made up until 2019, ‘Toy Story’ has maintained its place in the hearts of audiences for over twenty years. An adorable movie that cleverly works in humour for the whole family, ‘Toy Story’ is a brilliant film that should not be forgotten.
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