Eight Below

The next movie on our list is Eight Below. It was a great movie inspired by a true story. There were these wonder huskies that were in the Antarctic surviving on their own as they waited for their owner to come back to them. The owner tried so hard to return but it was difficult. Paul Walker plays the owner, Jerry, which made the movie seem even sadder because he passed a few years ago. 

It was a good movie and I certainly recommend it if you are a dog lover or interested in the Antarctic. 

Earth

Next up is a Disney Nature film called Earth. I just love these Disney Nature films!! I didn't think I would be into documentaries as much as I am finding with these ones. They are well done.

Dumbo

Can you believe that this is the first time I have ever seen this movie in its entirety? No, seriously!

This movie is a classic without princesses and one I recommend seeing! 

Duck Tales: the Movie

Duck Tales was a great TV show. I loved the movie, too! (even have the updated video game!) 

This movie is entertaining. I think kids today would still like it and the show. 

Chimpanzee

I am loving the DisneyNature films. This one is called Chimpanzee.

The story was very good - you cheered for the little chimpanzee and his new life. There were really beautiful slow motion close-ups. I just couldn't believe chimpanzees eat monkeys! I didn't know that before but I have been learning a lot with these documentaries. 

Chicken Little

The next movie we watched together and it was an animated movie I never saw before! This movie came out during my rebellious teenage years. I'm glad I finally took the time to watch it because it was so funny.

I wasn't sure what to expect, other than the sky falling. This movie made me laugh. Watch it! 

Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar

Next up, another movie about a wild cat! This time, a cougar. 

The cougar is raised by a man after his mother is killed. He is domesticated for the most part. Then he gets free when he hears a lady cougar calling out. He lives in the wild for a summer before stumbling across civilization again. The townsfolk recognize Charlie but he is no longer tame. The man that raised him finds a safe place for him to be free. 

Brother Bear 2

The sequel to Brother Bear is next. I didn't realize how many stars voiced the characters in this one. Mandy Moore voices the main female Nita and I was surprised at how many Disney projects she's done, from Princess Diaries to Tangled to Kingdom Hearts. Great, now her first single is stuck in my head. Anyway, on to our thoughts!

The ending was a bit predictable but very sweet. I enjoyed it anyway!

Brother Bear

Next up is a movie called Brother Bear. This one came out when I was a teenager too cool for new Disney movies, so this was my first time seeing it! Here's what we thought.

Overall I liked the storyline, and I thought the little bear cub was super cute. Oh, and the moose brothers! Hilarious! The Kid seemed to like the movie when we watched it, but has now completely forgotten what it was all about. 

Brave

Time for a fired-up princess with an attitude! We watched the Disney Pixar's Brave. 

I enjoy this movie but it does start out pretty slow and dull. I think that is what made the boys a bit too antsy to enjoy the rest of it. Frank didn't seem to think Merida was good enough to be included in the Disney Princess line up. I think she is pretty bad ass and spunky. I just love her accent. The kid liked the "feast your eyes" parts. Anything that has to do with a butt is okay in his book. 

Bolt

This movie came out when I wasn't concerned too much about watching new Disney movies. I was a senior in college and we were all into the retro/nostalgic things so we watched old Disney movies from the 90's instead. That being said, I have seen Bolt before and liked it enough - I thought it was cute. It was even better watching it with a 6 year old son, though. Hilarious.  

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!

We watched the last sequel to the Beverly Hills Chihuahua series. In this one, they move into a hotel when their owners get a job there. They were able to get a job at the hotel only if Chloe would make special appearances to promote the hotel. The puppies had to go to a Doggy Day School and Papi uncovered some mysterious things happening at the hotel.

Definitely better than I expected it to be, which is always a plus with a sequel. The Kid enjoyed it. 

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Continuing with the Beverly Hills Chihuahua series, we move on to the sequel.

Disney loves doing the talking-dogs thing, and it doesn't seem to get old. This movie was cute and there were definitely some funny parts that the kid enjoyed. I'm noticing a theme with the dog movies - the dogs always end up being a hero and catching some sort of bad guy. Interesting. 

One more in this series to go! 

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

We watched a cute movie about a stuck-up rich dog who is quite pampered. She got kidnapped in Mexico and is saved by another dog who was not so pampered. It was a funny movie and the kid loved it. He liked that there was some Spanish in this movie. 

Benji the Hunted

I watched this movie on my own. It was about a cute dog taking care of some little cougars who were sadly orphaned after their mother was killed by a hunter. The dog tries to save them from various threats. 

It was a very quiet movie, which at times became a problem for me because I kept forgetting I was watching something! 

Bears

Next up is another Disney Nature movie, Bears. I loved this film! I was surprised but they did it so well. I learn a lot from these movies and this is no exception. So far I am loving all of the Disney Nature films!

In this movie we follow a female bear after she has given birth to her cubs. She has to find them food and keep them safe from any other bears that might pose a threat, as well as this crazy wolf who is always stalking her family. It's amazing to see how much they have to go through just to survive. 

Bambi 2

Next we watched a sequel that was a Straight to Video movie. I had never seen this one before but it is supposed to be set in the middle of the first movie, a "Mid-quel" I guess.

I actually enjoyed this one a little more than the original because it was more entertaining. The movie was about Bambi's father having to take care of Bambi after his mother died. He tries to find another mom to take care of Bambi for him while also training him to be the next Great Prince of the forest. 

Bambi

This week we watched another Disney Classic - Bambi. This movie is so sad! But now the kid won't stop saying "bird!". 

I'm sure most people can say they have seen this Disney movie, so no need to go into detail. There are some silly parts and some boring parts. 

We took our reindeer, Amber, out on an adventure to the city. 

Aliens of the Deep

Aliens of the Deep is a documentary about some fish that live very deep in the ocean and they look very cool and creepy. 

I have to say I am enjoying the documentaries. The kid thought some of the fish were cool, but he was getting sleepy at the other parts - mostly during the tech-talk. I think I am going through a phase where I am actually interested in learning more about the world and beyond so this was right up my alley. 

We were inspired by the fish and had the chance to go to the nearby aquarium for a party. We touched some stingrays and sharks and starfish. We explored all sorts of sea creatures. 

Alice in Wonderland

Time for another classic - Alice in Wonderland. I cannot believe that I have never watched this movie all the way through. Maybe I did when I was really little, but I don't remember it well enough to count. 

I can see why this movie has such a cult following. It is entertaining, but I kept finding myself going "what the...?" The kid loved it. So many great things about the movie. I think my favorite part has always been the Cheshire Cat. He is so sneaky.

We were inspired to have a tea party of our own. It was yummy! Of course we sang Happy Very Unbirthday.