Kids Summer blockbuster movies for 2011

All the family in the Simply Stuck house really like films. As family days out go, it’s one of our favourites. Popcorn, chocolate and drinks coupled with a good movie = Happy Family.

If you are looking for fun things to do in the the summer holidays either with the family or a group of kids then the Cinema is a good choice. And 2011 is a good year for films. From Car 2 to Harry Potter or Captain America. There is a good varied choice for most age groups. So here is our run down for what out in the Cinemas now to help keep your brood entertained for 90 minutes. We’ve also included the British Board of Film Classification ratings so you and your family can make an informed choice about what you are viewing.

Summer 2011 Blockbusters

Cars 2

I just loved the original Cars film. It was a great combination of adult and child humour with remarkable special effects and a well written script. Cars 2 looks at bringing together the old team with the usual injection of new faces.

However, expect to see Lightning McQueen and Mater do some global trotting in pursuit of the first ever World Grand Prix and the ultimate prize of the worlds fastest car. Great reviews all round.

BBFC says: “Contains mild violence”

Rating: U

TRANSFORMERS 3

If you have seem any of the previous Transformers films then you can probably guess the format of this one. No Megan Fox this time (no bad thing really). LaBeouf and the a few other machines run around trying to save the world, again in a special effects laden 157 minutes. Not my cup of tea, and there will be a collective sigh from every parent when little Johnny says, “Lets go and see Transfomers, yeah”.

BBFC says: “Contains moderate action violence and one use of strong language”

Rating: 12A

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART II

I’m a bit excited about this one. Having come into the Harry Potter series very late. I’m making up for lost time. The regret that I have is that the Deathly Hallows are very darker than what has gone before. As Harry has grown up and the audience with him, it was inevitable that issues such as death would crop up.

Notwithstanding, I really think within DH Part 1 that they dealt with these issues in a sensitive way. No need for blood and gore. Poor Dobby.

BBFC says: “Contains moderate threat, injury detail and language”

Ratings: 12A

THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA

Nine films! They are planning nine films for this genre. Hmmm. Again, I’m not terribly excited about this type of film, as it fits in the same mould as Transformers. Big on action, poor on script – one for the older children who just want to see things been blown up and a little bit of mindless action.

BBFC says: “Contains moderate violence”

Rating: 12A

COWBOYS AND ALIENS

My feeling is that when I see Daniel Craig, then it worthy of some attention. Another comic book adaptation, with where Mr Craig and Harrison Ford fight of an Alien Invasion in the 1800s. Again, one for the older children.

BBFC says: “Contains frequent moderate action violence and scenes of intense threat”
Rating: 12A

THE SMURFS 3-D

I remember the Smurfs as a child, but it’s not a programme you tend to see on CBBC or Nickelodean these days. So I wonder how it will translate into this Generations kids. I’m not sure a 7 year old would thank you for talking them to this film.

BBFC says: “Contains mild slapstick violence, mild language and very mild innuendo”

Rating: U