leosmum Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Hi everyone, having a sleepover party tonight for my just turned 13 DS and some of his friends - mix of 13 and 14 year old boys.They’re a fairly gentle bunch, my DS is not really into Star Wars or Marvel movies, so I’m racking my brains for something to suggest for later tonight!We have access to Netflix but also happy to pay to rent a movie via Apple or Foxtel so hit me with any and all suggestions!! Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzybirdsworth Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I would get them to pick (within reason) and it’s majority rules. I found at that age they just prefer to chat/ play games/ watch a sport game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 What sort of genres do they like? I agree with letting them pick, but I’d try to have some genre suggestions at least from your Ds. So at least he can put them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmum Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 I would get them to pick (within reason) and it’s majority rules. I found at that age they just prefer to chat/ play games/ watch a sport game Yes I think you’re right! They will be gaming together (primarily Minecraft) from arrival at 5pm, so I was keen to have a movie option by 9.30pm when some of the boys will go home. Unfortunately not much interest in sport here either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMyGirl Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 One of the Jurassic park movies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmum Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 What sort of genres do they like? I agree with letting them pick, but I’d try to have some genre suggestions at least from your Ds. So at least he can put them up. Ha, that’s the trouble - my DS is totally clueless when it comes to movies, quite enjoys watching them but just isn’t into them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmum Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Thanks [mention]Kadoodle[/mention] i will check out Onward - my DS still very happy to watch animated movies.And thanks all [mention]JustMyGirl[/mention] Jurassic Park is a great fallback option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 If they don’t mind old school, I just saw The fifth element is on sbs on demand. And it’s pg. otherwise maybe Percy Jackson? Dh has suggested Goonies but it’s been a long time since he was a 13 year old boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmum Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 If they don’t mind old school, I just saw The fifth element is on sbs on demand. And it’s pg. otherwise maybe Percy Jackson? Dh has suggested Goonies but it’s been a long time since he was a 13 year old boy. Thanks [mention]riotproof[/mention] love your ideas! I’m going to ‘fess up here that I’ve never seen the Goonies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Not my favourite. I think it’s a bit too dated now, I wouldn’t show it to my Ds 11. Who also fell asleep watching ghost busters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 In fact, I might try the fifth element on Ds. So thank you! I hope the boys have a fun night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I'd go old school with The Never-ending Story and Labyrinth, but I am an old fart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leosmum Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 I'd go old school with The Never-ending Story and Labyrinth, but I am an old fart. Two personal faves [mention]Silverstreak[/mention]! Haven’t sat and watched Labyrinth with my boys, but we have watched The Neverending Story together. They didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped, perhaps a bit slow for them, I think? Or perhaps I’m still just living in the past with my childhood crush on the boy actor - and the dragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootaloo Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 What about something like Mazerunner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstreak Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I'd go old school with The Never-ending Story and Labyrinth, but I am an old fart. Two personal faves @Silverstreak! Haven’t sat and watched Labyrinth with my boys, but we have watched The Neverending Story together. They didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped, perhaps a bit slow for them, I think? Or perhaps I’m still just living in the past with my childhood crush on the boy actor - and the dragon I love Falkor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsLaurie Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Independence Day holds up well, and they probably wouldn’t have seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verucasalt Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 My son loved Spiderman: Into the Spider verse? (I am not sure about the exact title). It was animated and had a few terrific plot twists. She's the man or 10 things I hate about you are funny.Transformers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Wimpy kid movies are funny. Harry Potter always seems a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meepy Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Monty Python Holy Grail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernegirl Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Life of Pi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperatorFuriosa Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Goonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 My kids are younger, (& it has been some time since I watched anything more than a cartoon) but would the newer jumunji movies be suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperatorFuriosa Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Willow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstar Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 My 3 kids aged 20 And 15 are currently watching shrek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey_Senses Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 My son loved Spiderman: Into the Spider verse? (I am not sure about the exact title). It was animated and had a few terrific plot twists. She's the man or 10 things I hate about you are funny.Transformers? I just watched shes the man and quite liked it. I expected to cringe as Im not really a teen rom com sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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