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When it comes to escapism and excitement, you simply can’t beat a good movie, which is why the Hollywood movie industry is currently worth billions upon billions. Each and every single day, millions of people from all corners of the globe, settle down in front of their TVs, or movie screens, to enjoy their favourite movies. As far as popular genres go however, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more popular and lucrative genre than movies aimed at children. If you’ve got a little would-be film critic in the making, here’s a look at just a few of the most popular children’s movies of all time, that can be enjoyed, not only by children, but by adults as well.

The Harry Potter movies – Ok, if you have especially young children, you may wish to …show more content…

Despicable me sees super-villain Gru, voiced by Steve Carrel, attempt to steal the moon and hold it for ransom. However, what Gru doesn’t plan for, is three young girls from the town orphanage. Despicable me is worth watching alone, simply for the hilarious yellow minions that serve only one purpose in life – To do Gru’s evil bidding.

Home Alone – Best enjoyed in the winter around Christmas time, Home Alone is a classic that just doesn’t get old. The story sees young Kevin McCallister, played hilariously by Macaulay Culkin, left home alone after his large family accidentally head away on vacation without him. Kevin however, isn’t alone, as two bumbling crooks have their beady eyes fixed firmly on the belongings inside the wealthy McCallister family’s home. A hilarious battle of wills ensues that sees Kevin attempting to protect his home, and indeed himself, from the two crooks.

Toy Story – Toy Story is the ultimate tale of a mismatched odd couple. Toy Story sees cowboy toy Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, finding himself being replaced as the favourite toy, in favour of spaceman explorer Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen. Toy Story is packed full of action, laughs, and strong moral messages that have gone down an absolute treat with children for more than one and a half

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