![]() ![]() Director Brad Bird has crafted a movie that’s really fun for kids, teens and grownups. Elasti-Girl and kids Violet, Dash and young Jack-Jack, all bestowed with special powers. Nelson as Bob Parr, an overweight office worker who’s getting back into the superhero business his wife Helen, a.k.a. The action scenes are just as good, if not better, than any live-action movie, and the voice cast is terrific: Craig T. These characters are, first of all, a family unit, who learn to work together and use their super-powers for good. What’s more patriotic than a family of superheroes out to save the world? Even better if they’re in a Pixar movie that takes the superhero genre and turns it on its head. THE INCREDIBLES (2004 PG for action violence). Directed by Frank Capra, this film is as relevant now as it was 75 years ago.Ĥ. Still, the young politician believes that the average American can make a difference in the future of the country. His goal of establishing a national boys’ camp leads to conflict with the state political boss, Jim Taylor, who tries to destroy Smith. ![]() After being appointed on a lark by the spineless governor of his state, Smith heads to Washington and discovers many shortcomings of the political process (some things never change). Let’s go back a generation or two, when Jimmy Stewart played newbie politician Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939 not rated). It’s PG-13, but fine for kids 11 and older.ģ. The amazing special effects landed an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. He’s great as a quippy Marine Corps captain who must save the United States after an invasion by aliens, aided by a cast you’d never think would mesh, but totally does: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid, and Margaret Colin, among them. It also established Will Smith as an action hero. Roland Emmerich’s 1996 blockbuster is the 42nd highest-grossing film of all time (just think about that for a second – ALL TIME!). ![]() “Independence Day.” Also known as the 4th of July. INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996 PG-13 for sci-fi destruction and violence). ![]() Whew – that’s a lot of history! All crafted into this crazy, fun, entertaining movie with a line that only Nic Cage could deliver so well: “I’m going to steal the Declaration of Independence.” (Because there’s a hidden map on the back that leads to the treasure!) Directed by Jon Turteltaub, the stellar cast also includes Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel and Christopher Plummer.Ģ. With his dry wit and slightly insane facial expressions, Nicolas Cage is perfect as Benjamin Franklin Gates, a historian and amateur cryptologist who’s searching for a lost treasure of precious metals, jewelry, artwork and other artifacts, which hark back to Ancient Egypt, the Knights Templar, the American Freemasons, the Founding Fathers, and the American Revolutionary War. NATIONAL TREASURE (2004 PG for action violence and some scary images). PHOTO GALLERY: “ 12 Patriotic Movies for Families“ġ. There’s usually a movie or two involved (but of course!), and what better time to watch a patriotic movie than on the birthday of our nation? Here are 12 patriotic movies the whole family can watch together. In our family, summer means barbecues, beach time, fun gatherings and, of course, Fourth of July celebrations. EDITORS & PUBLISHERS:Buy this feature and accompanying gallery in our Shop. ![]()
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