Okay, let’s talk about sci-fi family movies. I’m not a huge movie buff, but I do enjoy a good flick with the family, you know? So the other day, I thought, “Why not try something different?” and that’s when I decided to dive into the world of science fiction with the kids.
First thing I did was to look up some recommendations online. I mean, where do you even start, right? There are so many movies out there. I typed in “family-friendly sci-fi movies” and, boom, a bunch of lists popped up. Most of them had the usual suspects like Star Wars, and Marvel movies, but I was looking for something a bit off the beaten path. You know, something we haven’t seen a million times.
I started to browse a few articles. One of them talked about movies like “WALL-E.” That’s a good one, right? I’ve seen it before, and it’s definitely family-friendly. Then another article mentioned something called “Lilo & Stitch.” I’d never seen that one, but it sounded interesting. And there’s also “Chicken Little,” I thought that might be good to discuss things like atmosphere and space.
- I also noticed some lists breaking down movies by decade, like “Sci-Fi Movies in the Fifties.” Now that’s going way back! I doubt the kids would be into those, but it’s good to know what’s out there.
- And of course, you can’t talk about sci-fi without someone mentioning Steven Spielberg. That guy’s a legend.
I made a shortlist of some promising titles. “WALL-E” was definitely going on there. “Lilo & Stitch” too. I figured we’d start with those and see how it goes.
So, we had our first family sci-fi movie night last weekend. We watched “WALL-E.” The kids loved it! It’s such a heartwarming story, and the animation is amazing. We had a good time discussing the movie afterward, talking about robots and space and taking care of our planet. It was a hit!
My conclusion from this little experiment?
It’s totally worth exploring sci-fi movies with the family. There are some real gems out there, beyond the big franchises. It’s a great way to spark some interesting conversations and maybe even get the kids interested in science. I’m definitely going to keep this going. Next up, “Lilo & Stitch”! I’ll let you know how that one goes.
