Please help brainstorm a movie selection for a special event... (1 Viewer)

[Chris_Morris]

Never have seen Bruce Almighty, but how in the world did I miss Evan Almighty. This would be a great and more recent selection. Great family movie.

 

[Andy Sheets]

What Dreams May Come wouldn't be a good choice, IMO. It's not even a good movie anyway

How adult can the films be? If some foul language and subject matter aren't out of bounds, I'd suggest The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption.

 

[Bryan X]

Might want to skip "Bruce Almighty" as they throw out the F-bomb in the movie.

I would second "Evan Almighty" if you're looking for a relatively new, family-oriented movie.

If you're not sure about the sex/violence/language content of a movie, this is a great resource:

Kids-In-Mind: Movie Ratings That Actually Work

They detail everything.

 

[Joe S.]

Bad Lieutenant.

Lots of good christian themes in there, if you can make it. Bring the kids!

 

[JohnRice]

Some seriously bizarre suggestions, and some good one too. Regarding What Dreams May Come, I think it is quite a good movie, but not at all right for this presentation. It is a serious downer for one thing.

 

[Marianne]

What about "A River Runs Through It"

A River Runs Through It (1992)

Won an Oscar for Best Cinematography. Tom Skerritt gives a wonderfully restrained performance as a Presbyterian Minister.

Rated PG for momentary nudity, and some language in a family drama.

 

[Alex-C]

A River Runs Through It is a wonderful suggestion.

I'll throw in the latest Little Women with Winona Ryder ('94 I think).

Regionally noteworthy and in the same vein as others...a very good family movie.