tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post2734081145183164733..comments2023-09-17T05:46:14.693-07:00Comments on Luke, I Am Your Father: Feeling 'Up' the CreekJames (SeattleDad)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-48876599295503780012010-09-16T15:40:52.929-07:002010-09-16T15:40:52.929-07:00There are so many movies that would freak out a sm...There are so many movies that would freak out a small kid. <br /><br />Cars is a big hit in my house. As is the first Toy Story. My son doesn't like the second one because Woody gets stolen. He couldn't stand the third one.DGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01302995272029761401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-35508745232148098682010-08-25T18:31:10.858-07:002010-08-25T18:31:10.858-07:00I think any of those Pixar movies could potential ...I think any of those Pixar movies could potential have a scene or two that kids aren't terribly fond of. My son hates the sharks in Finding Nemo, but he loves the rest of the movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-24123896418834171062010-08-25T08:40:03.987-07:002010-08-25T08:40:03.987-07:00Don't know if you're into the "Veggie...Don't know if you're into the "Veggie-Tales" scene,but they have a couple of feature-length films and are funny! I would also agree with Curious George (great soundtrack for the grown-ups, too). Elmo in Grouchland, maybe? Good luck~Average Girlhttp://misadventuresofaveragegirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-13293789727898535342010-08-24T22:30:02.394-07:002010-08-24T22:30:02.394-07:00DC Urban Dad, I totally fast forward past it every...DC Urban Dad, I totally fast forward past it every time too. My 4 year old isn't that bothered by it, but I don't like to watch it. I also fast forward through the scene in The Lion King where the dad dies.<br /><br />We watch a lot of movies, so maybe I can recommend a few...<br /><br />Ponyo is rated G and is a great one, it's a sort of modern retelling of The Little Mermaid, and it's very cute.<br /><br />Chicken Run is cute too, it's claymation like Wallace & Grommit.<br /><br />Babe is pretty cute.<br /><br />Milo and Otis is pretty good, it doesn't have any talking, just narration and it's a real dog and cat who go on an adventure. I loved it as a kid.<br /><br />Wall-E is also rated G, if he likes robots or space, that might be a good one.<br /><br />Curious George is a great movie too.<br /><br />These are all movies that don't make my brain hurt when I watch them with my son.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318376427752604367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-63716721836582856922010-08-24T20:13:06.464-07:002010-08-24T20:13:06.464-07:00We did Finding Nemo, but fast forwarded past the p...We did Finding Nemo, but fast forwarded past the part where the Mom dies. Seriously what does Disney have asked Moms?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-9537565075518155592010-08-24T19:49:48.268-07:002010-08-24T19:49:48.268-07:00Interesting to see those kind of movies through th...Interesting to see those kind of movies through the eyes of a 4yo. I wouldn't beat yourself up about it but I def applaud you for keeping they eyes of Lukas off the glow of the television... we're not quite so strong!<br /><br />I know someone mentioned the Toy Story movies... I think those would be a good second choice.Papa Khttp://www.handstowar.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-13860933071315915332010-08-24T19:49:40.960-07:002010-08-24T19:49:40.960-07:00Interesting to see those kind of movies through th...Interesting to see those kind of movies through the eyes of a 4yo. I wouldn't beat yourself up about it but I def applaud you for keeping they eyes of Lukas off the glow of the television... we're not quite so strong!<br /><br />I know someone mentioned the Toy Story movies... I think those would be a good second choice.Papa Khttp://www.handstowar.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-11349685149030917922010-08-24T16:27:11.001-07:002010-08-24T16:27:11.001-07:00Our first theatre attempt was an IMAX movie; it to...Our first theatre attempt was an IMAX movie; it took almost three years to get her back into one after "THIS IS IMAX" made her run screaming.<br /><br />My five year old couldn't watch Up, for what it's worth.<br /><br />I'd suggest Curious George (bonus: Will Ferrel is the voice of the man with the yellow hat).SciFi Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479890087443823197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-57765312282374722272010-08-24T15:02:18.895-07:002010-08-24T15:02:18.895-07:00Milo and Otis. Added bonus for parents who don'...Milo and Otis. Added bonus for parents who don't like cats, you get so see one jump off a cliff into the ocean.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-67448179239317690822010-08-24T13:49:17.293-07:002010-08-24T13:49:17.293-07:00With Up, you went the right team (Pixar), but chec...With <i>Up</i>, you went the right team (Pixar), but check out their G-rated films for your next movie night with Lukas -- which I think would be any Pixar title except the PG-rated <i>Incredibles</i>, which is awesome but could be a bit much for a 3-year-old.<br /><br />I agree with Homemaker Man: <i>Finding Nemo.</i> A great film on so many levels, and one to really bond with Lukas over. Yeah, there's a "Disney mom death" right at the beginning, but it's quick and off-screen, while Marlin the dad is unconscious.<br /><br />And if you need any more recommendations, I know this blog where a guy reviews movies for dads and their kids... :)FilmFatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572370403623288465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-32778563468995176312010-08-24T04:50:36.337-07:002010-08-24T04:50:36.337-07:00I made the mistake of taking my 4 year old to see ...I made the mistake of taking my 4 year old to see "Where The Wild Things Are", which was way more dark then the trailer had suggested to me. We left after 20 minutes. Now I don't take him to PG or above and at home I watch with him unless it is a "U". <br /><br />The real trouble is all the super-hero films these days (Spiderman, Iron Man, etc) seem to be certificate "12".Stevehttp://tobeadad.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-59859187737297575732010-08-23T22:34:14.900-07:002010-08-23T22:34:14.900-07:00Up, I think, was definitely more of an adult movie...Up, I think, was definitely more of an adult movie in that the theme dealt with serious sorts of sentimental stuff that kids don't quite understand. Obviously the kids love it too, but I can see how a little one might be a bit freaked out by some of it. Nevertheless, I think you did well. He'll see that stuff eventually -- might as well get it over with, right! :-)Keith Wilcoxhttp://www.almightydad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-46088205424384793422010-08-23T19:30:57.097-07:002010-08-23T19:30:57.097-07:00We are the opposite as far as the "screen tim...We are the opposite as far as the "screen time" goes...and we home school. My wife can get any 4 year old to read...but they all can name every movie character alive...or animated. <br /><br />The Toy Story movies are very good and safe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-47094799103874733892010-08-23T17:28:50.188-07:002010-08-23T17:28:50.188-07:00Nemo, Man finding Nemo is Money. Except for the ...Nemo, Man finding Nemo is Money. Except for the sharks. But they never actually bite anyone. Of course, the mother and 500 of his siblings die in the first scene, so maybe not.Homemaker Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184158557108064422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-88176316875673048342010-08-23T16:47:40.814-07:002010-08-23T16:47:40.814-07:00My son at age 4,thanks to sharing a hospital room ...My son at age 4,thanks to sharing a hospital room with a teenager, watched all three Jurassic Parks on three consecutive nights. He cheered for the T-Rex which was a bit disturbing. We also talked about reality vs make believe. 'So the T-Rex just pretended to eat the man' 'basically' He is now 8 and watches a movie once for the fun and then to take apart and try to figure out how they did every scene. By no mean do I recommend Jurassic Park for four year olds but talking to them about make believe is useful. They understand more than we think in their own funny way.HHTaleshttp://www.talesofahousehusband.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-5644860936024664492010-08-23T15:03:49.551-07:002010-08-23T15:03:49.551-07:00I took Evan to see UP at the cinema, and we had to...I took Evan to see UP at the cinema, and we had to leave as soon as the pack of dogs turned up as he was too scared.<br /><br />Amy is even more sensitive and even now at the age of 6 she can't cope with anyone being in peril, which rules out most films to be honest.<br /><br />Mary Poppins was a real favorite of Amy's at around three mind you, you could give that a whirl.Danhttp://midmoclub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-33767405660705169412010-08-23T14:54:41.969-07:002010-08-23T14:54:41.969-07:00Amanda and I definitely had our fair share of movi...Amanda and I definitely had our fair share of movies that we thought Maddie would absolutely love and we ended up with tears at one point or another (Disney Princess Movies that she begged to watch). Crazy enough we watched the original Winnie the Pooh with Maddie and apparently Pooh getting stuck in the rabbit hole was way to traumatizing (She was like 2 or 3).Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385763409940870360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-45765200027489452312010-08-23T14:32:46.606-07:002010-08-23T14:32:46.606-07:00Hannah saw Up on the big screen and it freaked her...Hannah saw Up on the big screen and it freaked her out - we almost left halfway through. Toy Story would probably be a good choice for you 3! tMrs. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391375043884291230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-67035440219266867872010-08-23T14:29:33.762-07:002010-08-23T14:29:33.762-07:00You're describing exactly what happened when I...You're describing exactly what happened when I, in an act of total Dad Bravado, took my daughter to see Jung Fu Panda a few years ago. She was 6. She went from laughing at the silly fat panda bear to hysterical crying at the scary evil tiger, to open sobbing when the old turtle dies.<br /><br />Then more crying during the closing credits, because the music made her "feel too much."<br /><br />Now, it's one of her favorite movies, and she makes me watch it with her at least once a month. Weird.Didactic Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830868605102168918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-75150353820124869342010-08-23T14:11:19.737-07:002010-08-23T14:11:19.737-07:00James, I still struggle with this and my children ...James, I still struggle with this and my children are now 9 and 11. Firstly, let me tell you you're not alone in making such mistakes. I heard a parenting expert once say that it's being a great parent most of the time that counts!! Secondly, be prepared to be in the minority if you are carefully monitoring your children's media exposure. Most parents with whom I interact are much more carefree to the point of "What's the big deal?!" and can make you feel almost prudish. I still try to stand my ground and do what I believe is best for the children with whom I have been entrusted. This is only the beginning of the journey. The important thing is that you're talking about it and you're trying to make good choices.<br />All the best to you and your wife as you continue to be great parents! Remember, be great most of the time!<br />Sincerely,<br />Janine Murray<br />@javaj9j9onLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554611146383971479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-20580166950429528602010-08-23T13:58:42.891-07:002010-08-23T13:58:42.891-07:00I recently took my 3 y/o to see Toy Story 3. There...I recently took my 3 y/o to see Toy Story 3. There were some scenes of 'vague peril' in there as well, but he didn't seem fussed.<br /><br />You'll struggle to find a film that has no element of danger in it, as you wouldn't get the 'good guy/fairy/fish overcomes evil' moral that seems to run through every kid's film. <br /><br />Having said that, try Garfield. My boy loves it, and so do I. It stars Jennifer Love Hewitt. Purrrr.Benhttp://www.goodbyepertbreasts.comnoreply@blogger.com