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O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Bona Fide
I love this movie. No...I adore it. I lurv it. I love this movie so much that mere words can not accurately describe. Fun, strange, hilarious, amusing and otherwise enthralling. The script, the cast, the music- frankly, it's unbelievable in my estimation! And all this is coming from a true Appalachian Hillbilly- if there's one thing I know, it's a good ole time- and this movie is a good ole' time in spades! Do your ears, your eyes and your heart an enormous favor, and see this film- you won't regret it!
The Mouse and His Child (1977)
Never Forgotten Film
I was seven years old when this film came out, and probably around 8 or 9 when I first saw it on HBO. Now, at 31, I still can remember with startling clarity almost every detail of this movie! Is it dark? Yes. Is it deep? Yes. But what a great way to introduce pre-pre teens to higher concepts of philosophy! If you are tired of your youngsters filling up on the piffle that passes for children's movies and are looking for something more, this is the film for you. The plot is definitely heavy- lots of emphasis on philosophical concepts and deeper modes of thought; but it will stick with you and your child, and give lots of topics to converse on that go beyond "princess meets prince" threads that permeate most movies available for this age group.
I would strongly suggest that the parent view the film with the child (and probably recommend that parents watch the movie first without the kiddies- so to be prepared for the inevitable questions when viewed with children). A fantastic way to make a child think, instead of burst into song!