As 2009 draws to a close, the number of movies for kids are not lacking in quantity - and the Best Kids Movies 2009 are definitely not lacking in quality - and sometimes some seriously good laughs!
Although there have been quite a few new release movies for kids, the actual Best Kids Movies for 2009 (in terms of hot sellers and consumer rankings) are a mix of new release animated movies as well as some classic remakes.
Here they are - the Top 10 Best Kids Movies 2009:
1. Disney Pixar Up
The Disney Pixar gang has created yet another entertaining movies for kids and adults alike! It's no real surprise (at least to me) that Disney Pixar Up is first on the list of the 2009 Best Kids Movies! The theme: An elderly balloon salesman that decides to make his dream come true in a rather unusual and quite amusing way, and he has some surprise "passengers" along for the ride!
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2. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Even though there have been quite a few Harry Potter movies, this one does not disappoint. This is the sixth year at Hogwarts for Harry and his friends - and there is no lack of drama and mystery!
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3. Coraline
This movie is directed by the same man who created The Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach. Like those movies, this one also can be considered a bit on the bizarre, dark side. The story involves a young girl named Coraline who wants to see some major changes in her mind, and gets her wishes only to discover that things might not have been so bad after all...
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4. High School Musical 3: Senior Year
This may be the final High School Musical movie - at least it is possible based on the fact that this is Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Chad, Ryan and Taylor's senior year. In the story, they decide to find ways to make it the most special year of their lives so far.
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5. Pinocchio 70th Anniversary
This is the first of the "classics" to make the list of the Best Kids Movies 2009 - it is a delightful story and makes a wonderful movie. The digital version makes it even more fun to watch for kids and adults too.
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6. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The second movie of the classics on the list - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Like the other classics on this list this is a timeless story - and quite possibly has one of the most evil characters in the history of Disney! This movie is a favorite for almost
all very young children as well as a good movie for little ladies.
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7. Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Mannie and Ellie (mammoths) have a little one on the way and their cohorts are feeling a little neglected and decide to take on some adventures of their own. Like the previous two Ice Age movies, this one is quite entertaining and funny!
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8. The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary
This is the third classic movie on the list of the Best Kids Movies 2009. The 70th Anniversary version is fabulous in digital format - regardless of the format this movie will always be a great story for kids. (As a note, it is my opinion that the "Wicked Witch" is just a tad bit too scary for very little ones.)
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9. Monsters vs. Aliens
This is a new release this year and is definitely a cute movie. It involves the idea of monsters actually being "the good guys" instead of the traditional idea of them being scary and forbidding. Reese Witherspoon stars as the main character and she does a great job!
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10. Disney's Bolt
My personal opinion of this movie is that it may actually deserve a higher position on the list. It is a sweet and humorous story about a dog named Bolt who stars as a superhero and begins to take his role a bit too seriously. A funny concept and a great kids movie. Starring John Travolta as Bolt - and he does a lovely job!
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Yes, there are other opinions and certainly there are movies that others will believe belong on the list of the best kids movies 2009 - but the fact is that the list above makes up the actual most popular choices along with some very nice ratings from the people who watch them! (Note: Feel free to add your own favorites in the comments section below!)
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