Best Family Movies of 2012 (Video)

The 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enab...

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With winter still here...get the popcorn and enjoy a family movie. Check out this list of some of the best family movies from 2012.

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Children 7 Years and Older

  • Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG). Funny and inventive animation.
  • Hotel Transylvania (PG). Amusing animated tale about teen vampire.
  • Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) Neat adventure tale.

Children 10 Years and Older

  • Frankenweenie (PG). Animated story about young boy named Frankenstein.
  • ParaNorman (PG). Boy sees dead people and zombies in animated tale.
  • The Lorax (PG). Environmental animation based on beloved Dr. Suess book.
  • Brave (PG). Medieval Scottish princess rebels.
  • The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG). Riotous, animated fable.
  • Big Miracle (PG). Live-action drama-comedy about saving whales.

Children 12 Years and Older

  • The Odd Life of Timothy Green (PG). Touching live-action tale.
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13). Enthralling tale of our beloved hobbits.

Most Teens

  • Lincoln (PG-13). Great glimpse into history.
  • Marvel’s The Avengers (PG-13). Big action movie based on comic book characters.
  • Trouble With The Curve (PG-13). Sweet father-daughter story.
  • Premium Rush (PG-13). Action thriller- based on bicycles.
  • Snow White and the Huntsman (PG-13). Fairy tale re-imagined about Snow White.
  • Les Miserables (PG-13). Major musical dramatics.
  • The Hunger Games (PG-13). Grim, but thrilling teen adventure set in the future.

Teens 15 Years and Older

  • Pitch Perfect (PG-13). Funny story about singing, college.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower (PG-13). Teen angst.
  • Beasts of the Southern Wild (PG-13). Extraordinary indie.
  • Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13). Offbeat and funny.
  • Argo (R). R for language; terrific story, based on fact.

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