Nemo is a clown fish and the only son of his over protective father; when the young lad is whisked a way by a scuba diver, his dad sets out on an adventure across the seas to find him, aided only by spectacularly forgetful regal blue tang called Dory. Finding Nemo has some great scenes, the vegan sharks and hippy turtles are amongst the highlights, but though visually stunning, as you would expect from Pixar, it lacks the sly but unobtrusive wit that made Toy Story and its sequel such a delight
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2010)
Certification12 Our Rating
On an isolated Atlantic island a settlement of Vikings are having their stock
decimated by dragons. Training as a dragon-slayer young Hiccup really hasn't got the heart for killing and befriends a young dragon. It is from this dragon that he learns of their true nature, but it will take a sea change of political thinking to end the pointless war between dragons and humans. .
A top notch computer animated fantasy adventure.
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SHREK (2001)
CertificationU Our Rating
Shrek is an Ogre who lives in contented anonymity in his swamp, but the threat of losing his home forces the reluctant beast to set off an adventure to rescue a tougher than old boots damsel in distress, closely followed by a particularly gobby donkey. Shrek effectively carries on the fine tradition began by 'Toy Story', stunning computer animation tied to a story that's apparently for kids but which has a script that's knowing, witty, loaded with in-jokes and squarely aimed at the adults. Good
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THE INCREDIBLES (2004)
Certification12 Our Rating
Bob Parr and his wife Helen are just a normal couple living with their three children in the suburbs, Bob hates his job as an insurance clerk, but hell, what sane man wouldn't? There is nothing remarkable about the Parr family, nothing at all… well except that fifteen years earlier Bob and Helen were two of the greatest super heroes the world has ever known, fearless crime fighters put out to pasture when the authorities began to count the financial costs of the way they did business.
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THE LION KING (DISNEY) (1994)
CertificationU Our Rating
Staggering animation and lots of humour in Disney's jungle classic.
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THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1988)
CertificationPG Our Rating
A superb modern-day fairy tale, with everything you could want; princes, pirates, villains, heroes and miracle workers. What makes this really shine is that it manages to combine highly effective adventure and self-parody, and thus is sure to entertain everybody, kids and adults alike. This film is well good.
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THE SANDLOT KIDS + THE SANDLOT KIDS 2 (1993)
CertificationPG Our Rating
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THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)
CertificationU Our Rating
We're off to see the wizard - the wonderful wizard of Oz - no not Shane Warne but the theme song from this magical musical. Little Dorothy gets whipped away from the horrors of pre-war rural Kansas along the "Yellow Brick Road" with a gutless lion, a heartless robot and a scarecrow - brilliant. Oh, and look out for the hanging munchkin!
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TOY STORY (1995)
Certification15 Our Rating
The first ever computer-generated feature lenght movie. It's young Andy's birthday and favourite toy, cowboy doll Woody begins to panic. The arrival of flashy space ranger, Buzz Lightyear confirms his worst fears, but the seemingly ill-suited rival toys are soon forced to team up and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Brilliant fun for all.
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TOY STORY 2 (1999)
CertificationU Our Rating
Woody is kidnapped by an antique toy collector, and kept with a new bunch of characters, while the rest of the gang come to his rescue. It's rare that sequels improve on their predecessors, especially when they're as entertaining and inventive as the original Toy Story, but this does. For those not in the know the two films are completely computer animated and full of great gags, dazzling action and deft action. Kids love it, adults may react more deeply. An absolute must.
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