TEXASFILMINSTITUTE.COM

With a slew of movies geared toward children coming out each year sometimes it can be difficult for parents to decide which movie would bring the most entertainment for all parties involved. Typically the kids movies that combine mild adult humor, references and topics that go above a child’s head are the films that parents quite enjoy viewing with their children.

Some movies which have proven to be popular with both children and parents alike are the ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Ice Age’ trilogies. The popularity of theses two film franchises is undeniable, their success stems from both having compelling enough plots and dialog for adults while being simultaneously entertaining and easy to follow for children.

Other kid movies that are hits with the parent crowd include the movie ‘Up’ and ‘The Incredibles’. The film ‘Up’ which features an uncommon hero in the form a curmudgeon of a man with adult woes grabs the attention of parents whereas the adventure of the movie draws the children in. ‘The Incredibles’ also compels both parents and children in the same way that ‘Up’ does as it portrays a incognito superhero family as having everyday problems and commences with action packed thrills that is all around entertaining.