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Just when we thought that all fairy tales were wholesome, happy, and sweet, Shrek proves that all is not so well in the land of happy ever ever after. Shrek is an ogre who lives peacefully in his swamp away from everyone and everything. However, this all changes when Lord Farquadt banishes all fairy tale creatures to the swamp and Shrek is not happy about this. Actually, not only were fair tale creatures banished, people auctioned off their magical animals and that is how Shrek met Donkey. In order to get everyone out of his swamp, Shrek travels to Duloc to Farquadt to relocate the creatures. Well, as it turns out, Shrek becomes the unwilling champion to retrieve the princess that Farquadt wants to marry in exchange for a fairy tale creature free swamp.
With Donkey in tow, Shrek travels to this tower to get the princess, who turns out to be Princess Fiona. Although Fiona seems to be the stereotypical princess, she is actually pretty awesome since she managed to school Robin Hood, and his merry men, in martial arts. As Shrek and Fiona get to know each other, they actually have a lot more in common then they would have thought--especially the ogre part. In this hysterical tale of a cranky ogre, a nontraditional princess, and a hysterical donkey, 'tweens will laugh, cry, and just plain love this movie!
Genre:
Tween Movies
IMDB Rating:
Rating: PG
Tag :// Tween Movies
Unlike most young ladies with delusions of grandeur, Sophie is the exact opposite. Sophie is not really ambitious, confident, or outgoing; hence, why she does not pursue idle dreams or go on adventures. In fact, life for Sophie is kind of boring until she meets an an enchanting man named Howl. After saving Sophie from unsavory characters, Sophie's life is forever changed when a witch walks into her hat store and curses her with old age. Not knowing what to do about the witch, Sophie leaves her home looking for answers and then spots a peculiar fortress on legs--a castle on legs!
The moment Sophie hops on board the fortress, she not only secures a job as a housekeeper, but learns that the castle belongs to Howl. Moreover, she learns that he isn't just a good-looking man, but a powerful wizard whose powers are unpredictable. What is even more surprising is that Howl's very existence depends on the flame that fuels the fortress and his name is Calcifer. In this amazing adventure, Sophie not only learns to have faith in others, but to believe in herself, especially when she is fighting for the one she loves.
Genre:
Tween Movies
IMDB rating:
Rating: PG
Tag :// Tween Movies
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In this amazing remake of the classic cartoon series, Sam Whitwicky's life changed the moment he got his first Chevy Camero. A long time ago, an ancient race called Autobots were at war with the Decepticons. When Optimus Prime defeated Megatron, the leaders of the Decepticons, the Autobots were nearly wiped out. Many, many years later, the Decpeticons have finally tracked down their fallen leader after learning that the key to the master's whereabouts lay with a hormonally charged teenager--Sam Whitwicky
One night, as Sam was sleeping, his car took off and he followed it. The moment he found his car, and a brief trip to jail for trespassing, Sam meets the Autobots for and learns about their culture and why they need a device called the "All Spark" cube. This particular cube has the power to turn any piece of machinery into a lethal weapon and that is why the Decepticons have invaded Earth to find it. If the Autobots are unable to stop Megatron, and destroy the cube, then Earth will be enslaved and everything that Sam loves, especially his soon-to-be girlfriend, will cease to exist. This movie is full of lots of action, comedy, drama, and suspence. 'Tweens will not only go crazy for the special effects, but enjoy the ending where we all know that good always conquers evil.
Genre:
Tween Movies
Rating: PG-13
Tag :// Tween Movies
In Frell, every little girl is bestowed a gift by her fairy godmother. For Ella, her fairy godmother, Lucinda, is probably the last person who should be granting gifts, simply because her gifts are usually very terrible. Instead of gifts of beauty or song, Ella gets the gift of obedience where she must abide by every command. Growing up has always been difficult, but, despite her unwanted gift, she has a voice and opinion of her won. One day, Ella's mother passes away, suddenly, and her father remarries to an awful woman who has two horrible daughters. One day, during a class debate, Hattie, the worst of the worst, discovers that Ella is completely unable to disobey so she plays some nasty tricks on her. After fleeing a protest at the rally for Prince Charlton (Char), she actually runs into Char who is instantly attracted to her simply because she isn't obsessed with her.
In order to rid herself of her gift/curse, she runs away with a book that happens to be her aunt's boyfriend; he was turned into a book due to a botched spell and serves as Ella's guide to find Lucinda. On the way, Ella meets an elf named Slannan who is discriminated against by Char's uncle, which eventually leads to her being captured by ogres, who are also repressed by the royals. Prior to becoming Ogre stew, Char, again, saves her life and eventually learns that the kingdom he is about to rule is not what it seems. Moreover, Char's uncle isn't exactly the hero that Char thinks he is; in fact he is the one that Char should fear the most. Through their journey, Ella, Char, and Slannan learn some great lessons in having faith and trust in others even in the most akward situations. The movie is full of comedy where good prevails over evil and, in the end, all we all really need is love.
Genre:
Tween Movies
Tag :// Tween Movies
In this wonderful re-telling of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," Tim Burton goes beyond the cartoons and creates a story that most have have never known. Alice Liddell is on her way to be engaged to a man she does not love, or really like. Alice has a wild imagination, just like her father's, so this marriage is the only means of security for her and her mother. However, before the moment of fate, Alice sees a white rabbit in a waist coat, tapping at his pocket watch, Alice follows him through a tree trunk and falls down a hole to Wonderland. This movie is visually stunning and viewers will love the many characters Alice meets such as: Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dumb, the March hare, the Door Mouse, and the one and only Mad Hatter (played by Johnny Depp).
According to the Wonderland prophecy, Alice will return to slay the Red Queen's (Helena Bohnman Carter) Jabberwocky to restore the White Queen's (Anne Hataway) as ruler of Wonderland. As the White Queen's champion Alice must remember her true self in order to save Wonderland from the tyranny of the Red Queen or Wonderland will continue to live in darkness. However, Alice cannot confirm that she is the one since this place seems to be but a dream and must outrun villains and outsmart an evil queen to realize that she is capable of anything she puts her mind to.
Genre:
Tween movies
Rating:
PG
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Tag :// Tween Movies
No matter who you are, or how old you are, we all want to be pirates. Based of the famous Disneyland ride, Captain Jack Sparrow dazzles audiences with his quirky personality and absurd problem solving methods. In this story, a boy named Will Turner, the local blacksmith, leads a decent life thanks to the Governor Turner and his daughter, Elizabeth, who rescued him from a shipwreck. Elizabeth is not like most young ladies who desire marriage and a family; she longs for adventure. Moreover, Elizabeth and Will are very much in love with each other, but their marriage would be very smart and Governor has other plans for his daughter--Commodore Norrington has his eyes on Elizabeth. What used to be a quiet life changed when Elizabeth falls from a ledge, due to a constricting bodice, and is saved by Captain Jack Sparrow.
In the opening scene of the movie, viewers see a shipwreck and a young Will floating on a piece of broken plank wearing a medallion. Elizabeth takes this amulet to protect Will (she did not want people thinking he is pirate), but what we don't realize is that Will is not just an ordinary blacksmith and Jack Sparrow is not just any Pirate captain. This is the first installment of a rip-roaring adventure on the high seas that entails a lot comedy, romance, and just plain awesome explosions and sword fighting.
Genre:
Tween Movies
Rating:
PG-13
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Based on a beloved Children's classic, by Lynne Reid Banks, young 'tweens will go an adventure as an average boy, named Omri, receives a cupboard that has the power to bring life to inanimate objects. For his birthday, Patrick gives Omri an Indian Brave figurine that reminded him of Omri. At his birthday party, his older brother gives him a cupboard to store his toys,but there is no key to lock it. Omri's mother, who collected keys as a child, lets him pick through her collection to find one that fits. Eventually, Omri finds a very special one, which belonged to his great grandmother, that not only fits, but is part of the magic that brings an plastic Indian to life. When Omri speaks to the Indian, not only is real, but he has a life that he was abruptly taken from.
Little Bear believes Omri is a great spirit who can do magic and decides to stay with him. Omri is not only excited that his Indian is alive, but plans many adventures for him and Little Bear. However, Omri does not realize that Little Bear is no longer a toy, but a person who has needs and relies on Omri for everything. Morover, when Omri tells Patrick about he cupboard, he is in for a lot more chaos than he bargained for when Patrick puts his Cowboy in the cupboard and his brother's pet rat gets loose in the house. This movie does change a few elements of the story (Little Bear is a lot nicer), but, otherwise, a great re-telling of the story.
Genre: Adventure , Family, Comedy
Rating: PG
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Tag :// Tween Movies
Mia Thermopolis isn't exactly the ideal princess. She is clumsy, goofy, and just plain odd. One day, she is visited by the Queen of Genovia and told that she is not only a princess, but next in line to rule this tiny European Country..."SHUT UP!" Starring Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, and Mandy Moore, viewers will be laughing, and crying, in this tale about an underdog turned hero.
In order to prepare Mia for her role as princess, not only does she have to deal with a team of hairdressers, make up artists, manicurists, and stylists, she has to cope with the paparazzi and her new royal reputation. Unfortunately, if Mia does not want to claim her royal birth right, the country will be passed down to an outside family, thus, the end of the Thermpolis line. Like most teens, Mia not only has to balance the trials of adolescence, she also has to grow up, quickly, and make a life changing decision that will give her more responsibility than any teen could possibly imagine.
Rating: G
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Coming of Age
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Tag :// Tween Movies
Growing up in the 80's, I was never a huge fan of G.I. Joe. Actually, I was too much of a girl so I spend most of my time with Cabbage Patch and My Little Pony. As an adult, and watching this movie, all I can really say is...awesome! This movie is perfect for any 'tween boy looking for some great action and awesome gadgets. With today's technology, Stuart Beattie and David Elliott literally brought G.I. Joe to life with a bang!
In this movie, Col. Duke inadvertently becomes involved in a heist of nuclear weapons that literally destroy anything in its sight. Little does he know, this plan was concocted by a man whose ancestor sold weapons to warring countries and has decided to take finally take his revenge by setting elaborate warheads free all over the world. With this knowledge, an elite team of soldiers called "G.I. Joe" are on the case to find out who stole these weapons and what they are to be used for. With old favorites like Dr. Mindbender, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, Heavy, and Cobra Commander, several stories are brought to life, including the fact that Col. Duke's ex-fiance, the Baroness (aka. Anna), is the one leading the hijacking of the nuclear weapons.
Although this movie didn't get the greatest reviews, I give it a thumbs up because the fighting, blowing up of things, and the all the gear, make this movie pretty cool. This movie is definitely face-paced, loud, and full of twists and turns, 'tween boys will definitely get a kick out of this classic cartoon. Who knows, maybe boys will start watching the 80's animation and pick-up their G.I. Joe figurines again. :D
Genre: Action, Adventure, Military Drama
Rating: PG-13
Tag :// Tween Movies