Let’s Get Something Straight
I’m gonna say something controversial. Kids’ movies? They’re not just for kids. And I’m not talking about the obvious stuff, like how adults enjoy them too. I’m talking about the deeper, more important stuff. The stuff that makes us human.
I’ve been in this industry for over 20 years. I’ve seen it all. The good, the bad, the downright ugly. And let me tell you, the best kids’ movies? They’re the ones that speak to the child in all of us. The ones that make us laugh, cry, and think. The ones that remind us what it’s like to be young, to dream, to be scared, to be brave.
But here’s the thing. We’ve kinda lost sight of that. We’ve gotten so caught up in the whole ‘kids’ movies are just for kids’ mentality that we’ve forgotten what makes them special. We’ve forgotten that they’re not just about entertainment. They’re about life. They’re about growing up. They’re about learning who we are and who we wanna be.
And that’s why I’m writing this. To remind us all that kids’ movies matter. That they’re important. That they’re not just fluff. They’re not just filler. They’re not just something to keep the little ones quiet for a couple of hours.
Let’s Talk About ‘Inside Out’
Okay, so last Tuesday, I was having coffee with my friend Marcus. We were talking about ‘Inside Out’. You know, the Pixar movie? The one about emotions? The one that made everyone cry?
‘It’s just… it’s so much more than a kids’ movie, you know?’ he said. And I was like, ‘Yeah, man. It’s like a masterclass in emotional intelligence.’
And it’s true. ‘Inside Out’ is a perfect example of what I’m talking about. It’s a movie that’s just as relevant to adults as it is to kids. It’s a movie that helps us understand our emotions. That helps us understand ourselves. That helps us understand each other.
And it’s not just ‘Inside Out’. There are so many other movies like it. ‘The Lion King’. ‘Toy Story’. ‘Up’. ‘Coco’. They’re all movies that speak to the child in all of us. They’re all movies that help us grow. That help us learn. That help us become better people.
A Quick Digression: The Power of Music
Speaking of ‘Coco’, let’s talk about music for a second. Because music is a huge part of kids’ movies. It’s a huge part of all movies, honestly. But it’s especially important in kids’ movies. Because music is a universal language. It’s something that everyone can understand, regardless of age, regardless of background, regardless of anything.
And ‘Coco’? It’s a perfect example of how music can be used to tell a story. To convey emotion. To connect with people. The songs in ‘Coco’? They’re not just filler. They’re not just there to keep the kids entertained. They’re there to tell a story. To make us feel. To make us think.
And that’s what music in kids’ movies should do. It should be more than just background noise. It should be a part of the story. It should be a part of the emotion. It should be a part of the experience.
But Here’s the Problem
But here’s the thing. We’ve kinda lost sight of that. We’ve gotten so caught up in the whole ‘kids’ movies are just for kids’ mentality that we’ve forgotten what makes them special. We’ve forgotten that they’re not just about entertainment. They’re about life. They’re about growing up. They’re about learning who we are and who we wanna be.
And that’s why we need to stop pretending that kids’ movies are just for kids. We need to start seeing them for what they really are. We need to start appreciating them for what they really do. We need to start giving them the respect they deserve.
Because kids’ movies? They’re not just fluff. They’re not just filler. They’re not just something to keep the little ones quiet for a couple of hours. They’re something more. They’re something important. They’re something that matters.
So What Can We Do?
So what can we do? How can we change this? How can we start seeing kids’ movies for what they really are?
Well, first of all, we need to start talking about them. We need to start having conversations about them. We need to start sharing our thoughts and our feelings and our experiences with them.
And we need to start doing that in a way that’s not just about entertainment. We need to start doing that in a way that’s about life. That’s about growing up. That’s about learning who we are and who we wanna be.
We need to start seeing kids’ movies as a way to connect with each other. As a way to understand each other. As a way to grow together.
And we need to start doing that by sharing our stories. By sharing our experiences. By sharing our thoughts and our feelings and our emotions.
Because that’s what kids’ movies are all about. They’re about connection. They’re about understanding. They’re about growth. They’re about life.
And we need to start seeing them that way. We need to start appreciating them that way. We need to start respecting them that way.
Because kids’ movies? They’re not just for kids. They’re for all of us. They’re for everyone. They’re for life.
And that’s something we should never forget.
Oh, and if you’re looking for useful information daily tips on how to make the most of kids’ movies, there are plenty of resources out there. But remember, the most important thing is to approach them with an open mind and an open heart.
Because that’s what they deserve. And that’s what we deserve too.
So let’s do that, shall we? Let’s start seeing kids’ movies for what they really are. Let’s start appreciating them for what they really do. Let’s start giving them the respect they deserve.
Because they’re not just movies. They’re not just entertainment. They’re not just something to keep the little ones quiet for a couple of hours.
They’re something more. They’re something important. They’re something that matters.
And we need to start seeing them that way.
Honestly, I could talk about this all day. But I won’t. Because I know you’ve got better things to do. So I’ll just leave you with this.
Kids’ movies? They’re not just for kids. They’re for all of us. They’re for everyone. They’re for life.
And that’s something we should never forget.
About the Author: Hi, I’m Linda Thompson. I’m a senior magazine editor with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the business, and I’ve seen it all. I’m passionate about kids’ movies, and I’m always looking for ways to share that passion with others. When I’m not editing, you can find me at the movies, at the theater, or at home with a good book. I’m a firm believer in the power of storytelling, and I’m always looking for ways to use that power to make the world a better place.
