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Hello Down There (1969)
Wonderful Family Movie
I was at the local Borders Books and saw this DVD. I was so excited! It was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid. Why? I loved the cute songs and the whole idea of living under the water. Plus, I was really into Flipper and loved the sea creatures in the film. I remember dreaming about living underwater and playing pretend ( I was probably 7-8 when I saw it the first time). My husband and I have 3 kids at home 16, 14 and 11. My husband had never seen but he knew all the actors and wanted to see them. Everyone in the family watched it and liked it very much. Lots of smiles and laughs! The kids are watching it for the second time today. We love all kinds of movies but love family type movies the best. Like all the great family movies and TV shows of that time, you will have a warm, happy feeling when it is over! I am so glad this is on DVD to be cherished and shared for generations. We don't have TV (would have it if the shows were like the late 60's early 70's)so my kids would never have been able to see it with out it being on Video or DVD. Thank you Technology for giving us choices!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
I saw the original when I was 10 on the big screen
I was there when Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory came out. Yes, that was back when all movies were on a big screen! It has been my very favorite movie ever since. I watched it at least 3 times a month since it came out on video years ago. I did not think there could ever be a remake that I would like of this wonderful story. My husband and I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Facotory at the local IMAX theater. We loved it! It is enough the same and enough different. Johnny Depp was fantastic! I still love the old one but it is a toss up of which one is my favorite. I will have to get the DVD and view it many more times to determine. As for those that feel it is too scary for young children...NOT! They said the same thing about the first one when I was a kid. It is great for kids to watch! It teaches that parents that don't do their job...end up with spoiled brats! And spoiled brats get nothing but pain and agony and nice little children (with Character)win. This tone is in the original and in the remake. I also love that Charlie has a mother and a father alive in the new version. The original and the new movie should be part of every families movie collection!