How about *Babe *and Babe 2: Pig in the City?
Wouldn’t that be Mrs. Lynde’s and Mrs. Barry’s job? (IIRC from the movie)
I recommend STRONGLY against this. If The Goonies is as scary as the girl can handle, some of The Storyteller will result in a wet couch and nightmares.
In Fearnot, a friendly character suddenly turns into a murderous ghost. Besides that, most of the stories contain various monsters.
What about Kiki’s Delivery Service?
Oh and my friends and I saw the remake of Freaky Friday in theatres (We were 16 or 17 I think) and we all loved it. Don’t remember if it was sexed up or not, you’d have to find a site that breaks down the movie (since it’s not like it will spoiler it much) to find out.
And the new Parent Trap was really good. And a lot of Lindsey’s movies are aimed at kids (older than seven though, more tween/HS) and I’ve actually seen a few and liked them. It’s her party, big boob, slut image outside of the movies that’s bad. But I doubt many 7 year old watch E! so I wouldn’t worry. It’s a cute film. And Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson are very attractive as well, as added bonuses to any adults).
I just hope you and your daughter have seen Finding Nemo. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t enjoyed it. My whole family (ages 5-60) all sat and watched it one Christmas (after it was out on DVD, don’t remember when) and everyone was cracking up and having a good time. Half of us (ages 18+) were intoxicated, but still. It’s great. I’ve seen it sober and it’s just as cute and funny.
Same with both Toy Storys (esp #2). Both are awesome.
Maybe some of the slightly older Disney movies? Little Mermaid, Mulan, Lion King, Aladdin 101 Dalmatians. Has she seen all those?
Oooh I loved A Bug’s Life. Very cute and funny.
That’s all I can think of. Just stuff I remember liking.
The Kid (1921)
Safety Last! (1923)
The Thief of Bagdad (1924)
Peter Pan (1924)
The Gold Rush (1925)
Sparrows (1926)
Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Black and White (1928-1935)
Walt Disney Treasures: Silly Symphonies (1929-1939)
Our Gang: Little Rascals Greatest Hits (1931-1935)
March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934)
Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Living Color (1935-1938)
Wee Willie Winkie (1937)
Captains Courageous (1937)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Pinocchio (1940)
Fantasia (1940)
Dumbo (1941)
Bambi (1942)
Lassie Come Home (1943)
My Friend Flicka (1943)
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
National Velvet (1944)
The Yearling (1947)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Little Women (1949)
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
So Dear to My Heart (1949)
Cinderella (1950)
Treasure Island (1950)
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Little Fugitive (1953)
The Living Desert (1953)
The Vanishing Prairie (1954)
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
The King and I (1956)
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)
White Wilderness (1958)
Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959)
Swiss Family Robinson (1960)
Pollyanna (1960)
The Parent Trap (1961)
101 Dalmations (1961)
The Miracle Worker (1962)
7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)
Mary Poppins (1964)
Born Free (1966)
Doctor Dolittle (1967)
Yellow Submarine (1968)
Oliver! (1968)
Scrooge (1970)
OOoh, how about The Three Lives of Thomasina? Starring Patrick McGoohan and the little girl from Mary Poppins.
Musicals:
The Sound of Music
The Music Man
My daughter also loved Oliver, but seven may be a bit young for it.
Adventure:
The Neverending Story
Jumangi
Fun:
Toy Story I
Toy Story II
I assume you know all about the various Disney classics like Pinocchio (which are fun for grown-ups, too), as well the whole lot of Land Before Time movies (but which are not fun for grown-ups).
Finally, both my daughter and I really liked the Don Bluth series: An American Tail, Thumbelina, and Anastasia.
Remember, Wicked Witch, flying monkeys
I second this.
There is an enchanted princess in this one. But, I can’t remember if the bug firedemons are in this or the Golden Voyage, or Eye Of The Tiger. IMO The demons are the only potentially scary things in the Sinbad movies. They are human-sized and thus less fantastic than dragons, Cyclops etc.
There’s no sex in this but there is a very sexual seduction scene. The woman becomes interested, begins to sweat, opens a few buttons, lets down her hair etc. She is clearly becoming increasingly aroused and sex is about to commence when things get interrupted.
The scene with the talking snake is depressing and terrifying in a ‘everybody you know and love will grow old and die. So will you. In time, nobody will know you ever lived’ Poe way.
That is my all time favorite animated movie. It’s what got me interested in the Romanovs. But please don’t tell your daughter it’s a true story.
Minor scare at the first gate of the Southern Oracle. Minor scares with Bastion in the attic (trophy heads illuminated by lightning etc). Possible scare during fight with G’mork (huge talking wolf creature).
Very sad scene set, rather aptly, in the Swamp Of Sadness.
Lies! LIES! LIES! The woman claiming to be Anastasia was an impostor (though there is some evidence she eventually came to believe the lie.)
Rasputin never cursed the Romanovs. He gave an accurate assessment of what his assassination by royals meant.
Rasputin would never summon demons. He debauched himself only to show that a soul redeemed by the blood of the Lamb could not be corrupted by sin.
I have never watched more than a few minutes of Anastasia.
[sub]I love the Rasputin and Bartok toys though[/sub]
. . . :eek: . . .
Well, it lead me to do research on the real story. FWIW.
And Anna Anderson was most likely a “real phony”, if you will. She was mentally ill-an animal hoarder, paranoid, etc. I think she really did believe that she was the Grand Duchess and was taken advantage of by an awful lot of people, poor thing.
Enough of this hijack. How about Star Wars, or would Darth Vader be too scary?
Ooooh, how about the Muppet movies? The original is the best. It opens with Kermit sitting in the swamp singing “The Rainbow Connection”.
I second third and fourth My Neighbor Totoro ** when my daughter was about that age that was our standard birthday present when she had invites to birthday parties. I got many phone calls thanking me. ( I love the catbus) Kiki’s Delivery Service is enchanting as well. ** Spirited Away and Catnapped are slightly more frightening but wonderful in their own right.
I would strongly advise against ** Oliver** until she is a little older. I saw it for my 8th birthday and had nightmares for a long time about Sykes killing Nancy and Sykes hanging.
The Flight Of Dragons
Animated
Enchanted princess, elves, wizards, dragons, Only real scariness is some of the scenes with Omadon (voiced by James Earl Jones). I’d say a little less scary than the Wicked Witch
Another good option is ** The Secret of Nimh**
if you value your sanity do not do any of the barbie movies (thanks grandma)
** Singing in the Rain** has become a favorite here, and so have many of the other musicals of that era.
Toy Story 1 + 2
Chicken Run
Finding Nemo.
Wallace + Gromit
Shrek 1 + 2
I loved them as an adult. Plenty of kids in the audience seemed to like them too.
Lots of oldish musicals are good.
When I was a little kid, I LOVED The King and I. I didn’t understand most of it, but I loved it anyway.
The same went for lots of other musicals. The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Brigadoon, Babes in Arms, etc.
Horse movies are good too. Two Bits and Pepper was one I liked. Wild Hearts Can’t be Broken, National Velvet, even Seabiscuit or Hidalgo. Those are the type that I would have enjoyed whether I understood them or not, just becuase they had horses.
The Secret of Roan Inish- that’s definitely a good one. I got the tape for my birthday when I was about eight and it’s still one of my all-time favorite movies.
If you’re looking at Miyazaki, I’d advise against Princess Mononoke. It’s a wonderful film, but there’s a lot of violence and some pretty scary monsters. It might be too much for a seven year old. Also there’s some discussion of prostitution. And she might not get the deep tragic themes that give this movie it’s power. I’d at least preview it before watching it with your daughter.
Just my opinion
How about Ever After with Drew Barrymore? It’s a take off on “Cinderella” and it’s very sweet and romantic.
The Incredibles, so there’s something interesting for child & adult alike.