Best Kids Movies of 2016
We pick the top 10 kids movies of 2016 - a fantastic year for family films
I think most people would agree that 2016 was a pretty dismal year for many reasons. One thing that did bring joy, however, was the movies, and this year there was a rather magical selection of films for kids and families – in fact it was so good that for the first time ever in Movies4Kids’ history it was really buy provigil 100mg online hard to pick just 10 movies of the year.
So thank you to all the filmmakers, writers, actors, animators, and production crews who made some amazing movies that brightened up our lives in 2016 – and here are the best of the best (drumroll, please) – Movies4Kids Best Kids Movies Of The Year!
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
(12A)A very welcome return to JK Rowling’s amazing, wondrous world that we missed so much, and the entertaining start to a new era of her magical movies
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Pete's Dragon
(U)Pete’s Dragon blends warm, affectionate performances (Howard and Redford are both lovely, Fegley is a junior star) with a well-paced story that has a few moments of peril but nothing that will send younger viewers scurrying from the cinema.
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Sing Street
(12A)Part coming-of-age movie, part nostalgia trip for adults (the slices of eighties life and music are a treat), part comedy and part drama, this is an absolutely adorable movie packed with terrific performances
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Captain America: Civil War
(12A)It’s a dazzling spectacle, packed with the sharp lines and great performances we have come to expect, and one that should thrill every fan of this superhero team.
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The Jungle Book
(U)With actor-turned-director Jon Favreau (Iron Man) at the helm, The Jungle Book is a roaring success, capturing the fun, excitement and adventure of the original while adding a little bit of darkness to keep both adults and kids on the edge of their seats.
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Your Name
(12A)Directed by Makoto Shinkai – who has already, and deservedly, been compared to legendary Spirited Away director Hayao Miyazaki – this is gorgeous movie to look at that also manages to entertain and touch the heart. An absolute must-see for older kids and adults, this is just utterly, utterly lovely.
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Moana
(U)Aside from the stunning animation and fun vocal performances, what makes Moana such a treat is the story of the girl herself. This Disney heroine doesn’t need a romantic lead like Frozen’s Anna, so there is no mushy love story stuff to put male viewers off. She’s a strong, funny, curious girl, which makes her appealing to everyone.
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Zootropolis
(PG)A superb animated adventure from Disney that will delight both adults and kids, Zootropolis (or Zootopia in the US) is a cleverly-constructed, charming mismatched cop comedy set in a human-free world where mammals live in a vibrant, bustling metropolis.
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Kubo and the Two Strings
(PG)Stunningly animated – there are numerous scenes that will make you go ‘wow!’ from a creepy giant skeleton to a flock of origami birds – and boasting a splendid story, this is a truly lovely stop-motion cinematic adventure.
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And the Movies4Kids Film of the Year...
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
(12A)Packed with laugh-out-loud moments as Hec and Ricky try and survive out in the bush, this has a terrific, smart script from writer/director Taika Waititi (best known for Flight Of The Conchords and the hysterical vampire mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows) that offers some sweet moments, too, without ever becoming over-sentimental. And that’s not only down to his words and direction – it’s also the pitch-perfect performances that make this movie such a treasure.
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