Sweet, loving, and filled with beautiful visuals of felines and the surprisingly moving and fanciful thoughts of those who know them, this cat's-eye view documentary is full of respect, compassion, and love of animals. Jane Goodall is an excellent example of someone who marched to their own drummer and became a pioneer in their field her story, documented here, epitomizes the values of perseverance, hard work, determination, curiosity, and compassion. But as always, the story encourages viewers to look beyond the superficial and to be compassionate, curious, humble, and generous. This gorgeous remake of Disney's "tale as old as time" is fantastic, although definitely a bit scarier/more intense than the animated original.
But it also has powerful themes of perseverance, teamwork, and gratitude, and it encourages audiences to love and appreciate their family and follow their dreams.Ĭlever, creative, and funny, with nonstop action, this big-screen Lego movie has strong takeaways about teamwork and humility, but you never feel hit over the head by them because you're too busy marveling at the movie's technical achievements and laughing at the snappy humor. There are some sad moments, especially for those who've lost beloved relatives. Pixar's vibrant film about the Day of the Dead is a tribute to Mexican traditions and customs. There are a couple of intense sequences in this diverse, uplifting "threequel," but the characters learn key life lessons, and there are positive messages about perseverance, communication, empowerment, and mentorship.
This beautiful, fascinating documentary - which introduces viewers to remote, rarely seen parts of China and the animals that live there - mixes honest scenes about the dangers of life in the wild with themes related to courage and family. Many of these movies are available on DVD or in your streaming queue - and some are still in theaters. All also earned the Common Sense Seal, which means they offer an exceptional media experience to families. At the same time, they offered worthwhile messages, modeled important character strengths, and left us oohing and aahing at their big-screen spectacle. They entertained us, made us think, and gave us plenty to talk about. From superpowered adventures to book-based favorites to amazing true stories, these movies offer the best of 2017 for kids, teens, and families.