2008 Family Film Suggestions
Shrek the Third: PG, 92 min. - When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King, but that is exactly what will happen if he can not find a suitable replacement for King Harold. Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots find that their best candidate, rebellious Medieval high school slacker Artie, proves to be more of a challenge than they bargained for in the third of this phenomenally successful series. Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas
Surf's Up: PG, 85 min. - This stylish CGI animated comedy is based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins. A documentary crew takes the audiences behind the scenes at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship and talks to the newest star Cody Maverick. He starts off as a cocky rookie but soon discovers that a true winner isn’t always the one who comes in first. Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, Jeff Bridges
Bee Movie: PG, 90 min. - Barry B. Benson, a bee who just graduated from college, is disillusioned with his only job prospect, honey. When he ventures outside of the hive he breaks a cardinal rule and talks to a human, a florist named Vanessa, and is shocked to find out that humans have been stealing bees honey for centuries and decides to sue them in this animated comedy. Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Chris Rock
Alvin and the Chipmunks: G, 92 min. – A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore. Starring: David Lee, Justin Cross, David Long
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium: G, 93 min. - Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. But when Mr. Magorium, the 243 year-old eccentric who owns the store, bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once remarkable Emporium. Starring: Natalie Portman, Dustin Hoffman, Ted Ludzik
The Spiderwick Chronicles: PG, 97 min. - Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures. Starring: Nick Nolte, Mary Louise Parker
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