Great movie for 11 year old boys?

[wackymother]

Sandlot
Old Yeller
Batman The Movie (1966) (rated PG) I rented this so many times before I finally got smart and purchased it.

Agree with the 1966 Batman--that's fun. Old Yeller is good, but my 11yo tears up whenever Old Yeller is mentioned! The dog dies, remember?

Just thought of another possibility--The Black Stallion.

 

[3kids4me]

Pee Wee's Big Adventure

 

[kwilson]

I am so happy so many people like Sandlot. I think it is the funnest baseball movie ever made! Did I say "baseball" movie. It could be the funnest boys movie ever made. I am 74 years old but every time I watch that movie I feel12 again.

 

[tlwmkw]

Avatar, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter movies, Star Wars, Percy Jackson. All recommended by my 11 year old boy.

tlwmkw

 

[dixie]

"Goonies" is an Old old one that you can rent somewhere or download. My boys at that age loved it and what it a lot!!

 

[calgal]

Thanks for all the suggestions! Now it is time for my twins to agree on one of them. The theme of the party is a series of tournaments (flag football, air hockey, wii, ping pong), so following that up with a sports related movie might be good. Although any film with a battle in it would work, I think. I'll let you all know what movie we end up viewing. Thanks again!

 

[sdbrier]

I agree wth Goonies, didn't think is was going to get a mention. Also Original Swiss Family Robinson.

 

[PalmettoMom]

I second Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Sandlot. The City of Ember is also a good one. We have pizza and a movie with our kids every Friday night, and my husband and I have enjoyed these movies as well as our kids. I would avoid Stand by Me. I am almost certain is rated R.

 

[k20ep3]

Uncle Buck is a classic but how about spiderman kids love superhero movies

 

[ace2000]

I don't know... I'd probably cast another vote for spiderman. However, one of my favorite scenes (in a kid-type movie) is from August Rush...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN0c_egqXAM

Love the energy and I use this as an example for my kids to find something that you can love to do in life, with a passion, just like this kid displays.

I enjoyed the whole movie also.

 

[Rose Pink]

August Rush is a good movie. It is a modern re-telling of Oliver Twist with Robin Williams playing the Fagan character.

I don't know if it would hold an 11 year old's attention but I certainly liked it.

 

[calgal]

Sandlot

We went with Sandlot, and it was a really good choice. A nice way to complete a five hour party filled with tournaments and sugar-charged boys.