MOVIES FOR KIDS: THE 14 FILMS THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES! - LIFESTYLE

The 14 best films for kids that changed our lives: film after film the real must-haves for the youngest

Children's films are not films for children, nor are they just about adolescence. These are stories that have represented cinema in the world and over the years and that, every time they pass on TV or we see a piece of them on video, they make us think of our childhood evenings and we feel nostalgic. Just like the one that comes to us thinking about these films (some on the list!), Watch this video:

But let's go through the 14 best films for children together and let the Magone take us to the stomach by thinking back to all the DVDs or Blu rays we consumed at home and that make us retrace the best years of our adolescence. From 1982 to today, taken from books or winners of the most acclaimed festivals, to be seen at dinner with the family, remembering when we were children, with friends or before going to bed; animation, love or fantasy, this is certainly the list of THE BEST IN THE WORLD! Ps. some can also be found on Amazon Prime Video or Netflix!

1. E.T. the extra-terrestrial: the children's film that thrills adults too

Science fiction directed by Steven Spielberg, this big screen film tells a story of inclusion and acceptance. The poor extraterrestrial puppy, after having lost all his points of reference once he arrives on earth, is welcomed by Elliot, his brother Michael and his little sister, a very small Drew Barrymore at the beginning, who will help him to save himself from the scientists who they hunt down and return to their people and family in space. A story made of emotions and emotion, which teaches us the importance of understanding the "different" and of the family. Don't think you can see clips of videos on YouTube, rather take it in blu ray and enjoy the show or buy a DVD ... it's a piece of cinema history, a children's film to keep!

2. The neverending story: the importance of learning to dream

One of the greatest fantasy and animated films of the 1980s, directed by Wolfgang Petersen (also director of The perfect Storm and Troy), and based on the book of the same name by Michael Ende. Do you remember the story of Bastian, a curious child who escapes into the attic of his school and immerses himself in reading the adventure of Atreyu and Falkor, the beautiful white dragon? And then he becomes the protagonist, in action to save the kingdom of Fantàsia from obscure entity Nothing. A real training path in which the protagonist overcomes his fear and doubts and learns to use desires and dreams to achieve great goals. And then, to be honest, who forgets the ride on Falkor!

3. Back to the future: a life stage for every adolescent

Nostalgia take me away! Back to the Future is THE movie, one of the best teen movies ever. Still so quoted, still so represented in all its aspects, directed by Robert Zemeckis, and two of the most iconic actors of the cinema of the "80-" 90s: Michael J. Fox, in the role of the protagonist Marty McFly, and Christopher Lloyd, who plays the beloved Emmet Brown, aka "Doc".
A journey through time that teaches us to appreciate what we have and what makes us the way we are. All beautiful, we have it in blu ray to see it whenever we want!

4. The Gonnies: a cult of the nineties

A children's film that influenced not only the culture of the years between the 80s and 90s, but also today's TV series, one of which is Netflix's Stranger Things. By director Richard Donner, but based on a story by Steven Spielberg, it tells the adventures of Clark "Mouth" Devereaux, played by actor Corey Feldman, and his 4 friends struggling with an unusual treasure hunt, and who find themselves at face adventures and dangers, against a gang of adult criminals, overcoming their fears. A real cult character is Sloth, the deformed brother of the gang of criminals and known for his incredible strength, with whom the protagonists will have to deal when they least expect it: all unusual, all unforgettable!

5. Breakfast club: the world of school on DVD

We are already at the third film for teenagers of 1985, one of the most interesting years for film programming for children. Certainly cannot be missing from this list Breakfast Club, directed by John Hughes. A real cult of the big screen, such as to have also inspired an episode of the TV series Dawson "s Creek (now also available on Netflix!). A group of teenagers find themselves serving one of the classic school punishments and will learn the importance of dialogue and sharing, overcoming lies and hidden truths.

6. Stand by me - I remember a summer: a little nostalgia doesn't hurt

Directed by Robert Reiner, it tells the adventures of a group of children in search of the body of their friend. A film of growth, which marks the transition from being a child to adulthood, and which has remained in the history of cinema as one of the most beautiful and moving works of all time. Here too we find one of the protagonists of the Gonnies, Cory Feldman, together with the very young actors Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Jerry O "Connell. To see (and review) absolutely!

7. The fleeting moment: because Robin Williams is always Robin Williams

Formed film by director Peter Weir that has remained in the hearts of many, especially for the masterful interpretation of the now deceased Robin Williams as Professor John Keating. But not just any professor, a real teacher of life, with original and not always understood ways of teaching. A film that teaches the value of courage and the importance of following one's goals, challenging common and social rules. Iconic is the scene in which the students, following the dismissal of Professor John Keating, go up to the school desks shouting “O captain, my captain!”.

8. American Pie: the first approaches to love and sex

American pie is a 4-film saga, followed by a spin-off of 4 other films called American Pie Presents. The first film in this saga is pure fun, and tells one of the most "burning" issues of adolescence: a group of novice students with relationships, in the last year of high school and obsessed with the loss of virginity. Iconic is the scene, with clear references, of one of the protagonists, Jim Levenstein played by Jason Biggs, with the apple pie that gave its name to the whole saga! Tell us the truth, did you have the DVD too?

9. Mean girls: an all-female teen film!

This film, scripted by Tina Fay, tells the adventure of the teenager Candy, the protagonist played by Lindsay Lohan, who grew up in Africa, who will have to face the typical challenges of the new girl in high school. First excluded and then integrated into the group of older girls. popular, with bitter enemy-friend Regina George, played by Rachel McAdams, and backed by Karen, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey, played by Gretchen Wieners.A funny and savvy comedy about the problems of young teens.

10. The Chocolate Factory: a dream turned into a children's film

The Chocolate Factory (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) is directed by Tim Burton and based on the book of the same name by Roald Dahl. It tells the story of Charlie, a very poor child and 4 other children who are lucky enough to win a competition held by factory owner Willy Wonka, masterfully played by Johnny Depp, thanks to whom they will be able to visit the factory, discover its secrets and be lucky enough to become its owners. A fun and exciting animated film, which underlines how important values such as family, home and humility can lead you to do amazing things in life!

11. Harry Potter (2001-2011): J.K. Rowling

When it comes to saga and animation, one can only think of the Harry Potter films, taken from the books of the great writer J.K. Rowling. Many think it is a saga for children, but it is much more. We are talking about a series of films for children and adults, which have changed culture worldwide.
A series of films set in a school of magic, where students can learn all the magical arts in the presence of the greatest wizards in history. The saga follows the adventures of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), the chosen survivor of the most powerful of the evil wizards Voldemort, and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). In short, screaming actors for a screaming film. A must see, even seeing them all below on DVD at home can be a winning choice!

12. Hunger Games (2008-2010): the children's film that makes you think

This saga is directed by Gary Ross and based on the books of the same name by Suzanne Collins. Set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian reality in which every year a boy and a girl are forced to participate in the Hunger Games, real survival games broadcast guess where? On television to entertain the people! The adventure of two teenagers as protagonists, Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, and Peeta Mellark, played by actor Josh Hutcherson who, after various vicissitudes, will forge an indissoluble bond. A saga that tells the value of rebellion and the importance of unions, year after year.

13. Guilt of the stars: the DVD that takes them to the world of adults

Directed by Josh Boone, this film deals with important topics such as illness. It tells of the complex love between Hazel, a 17-year-old teenage girl with cancer, and Augustus, a former basketball player who is also ill. This film teaches us how love can go beyond any difficulty and remain beyond any timeline!

14. 17 years old (and how to get out alive): the children's film that makes you grow

17 years old (and how to get out alive) (The Edge of Seventeen) is a film written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. We are in front of a film about real adolescence. It tells the story of Nadine, played by the actress Hailee Steinfeld, and all the difficulties typical of that period of life. Where friendships disappear for love, unexpected encounters change your life in a subtle and silent way. A film for children able to tell all those steps that sooner or later we have faced in our growth path (and from which all, fortunately, we get out alive

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As you can see in terms of cinema and film, there is really something for everyone: to each his unforgettable cult, to each his adventure, to each his film!