Hey everyone, so for this month's Top 10 list I have decided not to do anything with the month of August, but I wanted to make this post more personal to my own life. For those of you who don't know, my wife and I welcomed our new daughter Peyton Carlene Jensen to our family on July 29, 2015 and she is such a joy to us. She is absolutely amazing and I am so happy to be a father. I love her so much that words can't even describe. So in honor of my daughter's birth and the new addition to our family I have decided to tell you My Top 10 Movie Families. Families are a central part to our existence and I believe that we can see a part of our family in each of these families as well. So I hope that you can relate to my choices and that you enjoy them. Also, I would love to hear about your favorite movie families in the comments below. So, enjoy!!!
10. The McCallisters from Home Alone & Home Alone 2MPAA Rating: PG
The first family on my list is the McCallisters from the Home Alone franchise. Everyone knows the story of how the family not once put multiple times left their child home alone or at the airport and went on vacation without him not even realizing that he wasn't with them until a few days later. While that might not be the best parenting in the world, the reason this family is on my list is because no matter what they did, they always tried to right their wrongs. I think the best part of the family and the thing that we can learn from them is that as families we all make mistakes, but we would do anything in order to show them that we love them. Plus, these parents must of done something right if their child was able to survive two burglars and in New York City all by himself.
9. The Cortezes from Spy Kids (2001)MPAA Rating: PG for action sequences
The next family on my list is The Cortez family from the Spy Kids franchise. This family is awesome and sure know how to pack a punch. In these films, the Cortez kids, Carmen and Juni, find out that their parents are actually secret-agents who have been captured by an evil mastermind. Now, they must come together and save their parents. Though this may not be your typical family, there are many lessons that we can learn from them. One thing that I love about them, is that when a family member is in danger, they are the number one priority, even when the task seems impossible. Also, we can learn that sometimes kids, not work, are the only things that we need in order to bring happiness to our lives.
8. The Bakers from Cheaper by the Dozen & Cheaper by the Dozen 2MPAA Rating: PG
Next on my list is the Baker family from the Cheaper by the Dozen franchise. The films tell the story of Tom and Kate Baker, the parents of 12 children and how they deal with taking care of all their children. They have many crazy adventures and sometimes they lose control of what is happening around them. This family is crazy, but at the same time they are a lot of fun. The best part about this family is how united they are. Sure like every family they have their arguments and their quarrels, but for the most part they are a very united family that would do anything for each other. There may be twelve kids and they may be a handful, but when a family member needs them the most, they will drop everything to help them. It may not be easy being just one child, in a family that big, but overal, the Bakers make it look easy.
7. The Von Trapps from The Sound of Music (1965)MPAA Rating: G
The next family on my list is the Von Trapp family from the classic musical The Sound of Music. The film tells the story of Maria, who after failing miserably to be a nun, is sent to be a governess for the Von Trapp family. While there she teaches the children how to sing and falls in love with Navy captain Georg Von Trapp. They eventually have to leave their home after they are wanted by the Nazis. This film is great and this wonderful family teaches us many things. Probably the best thing about this family is how they teach us that we need to be united in our convictions and stand up for them. This family had everything that they ever could have wanted, but they gave it all up when they wouldn't agree with the Nazis. A good family is based upon good values and the Von Trapp family truly emulate this.
6. The Byrnes/The Fockers from the Meet the Parents TrilogyMPAA Rating: PG-13
Next on my list is actually two families, The Byrnes and The Fockers from the Meet the Parents Trilogy. The reason why they are both on my list is because they wouldn't exist without the other. These families are brought together by their children who are about to married. However, each family has their quirks and if these families don't learn to come together, then it would make for very awkward family reunions. The reason these families are on my list is because they represent something that most people have to go through. Sometimes meeting the in-laws can be scary and sometimes having the in-laws come together can be even worse, but these families show that even the weirdest and most dissimilar families can learn to come together and do what is best for everyone.
5. The Banks from Father of the Bride (1991)MPAA Rating: PG
The next family on my list is the Banks family from Father of the Bride. The film tells the story of a family, especially a father, who have to come to terms with their oldest daughter getting married. As the wedding gets closer, the family learns that even though it may be hard, a parent must do what is best for their child. Out of all the families on this list, I imagine myself to be most like this family. Now that my first child is with us, I can't imagine ever wanting them to grow up. Even before they were born, especially while Breanne was pregnant, I would watch other movies and seeing how the children would interact with their parents and I would imagine myself in their shoes and try to feel how they feel. I can't imagine myself now without my child and when the day comes that they decide to leave the house, it will truly be one of the worst days of my life.
4. The Corleones from The Godfather TrilogyMPAA Rating: R
Next on my list is the Corleone family from The Godfather Trilogy. The films tell the story of an organized crime family, whose empire begins to fall apart, when the patriarch of the family tries to pass along his dynasty to his reluctant son. The thing I love about this family and the reason they are on the list is that even though their entire lives are being torn apart, they still are united and will fight to the death for each other. This is exactly how our families should be. Even when times are tough, we have to remember to stay together as a family and look out for one another because the worst thing that can happen is have our family divided. This is just one of the great lessons that the Corleon family teaches us.
3. The Griswolds from National Lampoon's Vacation SeriesMPAA Rating: R
The next family on my list is the Griswold family from the Vacation franchise. The film series follows this family as they experience life one vacation at a time; whether it be a cross-country road trip, a European vacation, a trip to Vegas, or even a Christmas vacation at their own home. However one thing that is for sure is that the family will have the craziest stories afterwards. So I absolutely love this family because they are a family that we can all relate to. Every single one of us has someone in our family that tries too hard and most of the time fails miserably. However, the thing that the Griswolds can teach us is that spending quality time as a family is very important. It is the time that we spend together that we grow the most and can learn from one another. At times it may be hectic, but those are the times that we need to cherish most.
2. The Parrs from The Incredibles (2004)
MPAA Rating: PG for action violence
Next on my list is the Parr family from The Incredibles. The film tells the story of a group of undercover superheroes who have to go out of hiding in order to save the world from its most evil villain yet. However, being in hiding for so long makes it difficult for this superhero family to use their powers in sync and work together. This is probably one of the greatest families of all time and when this film came out, audiences were flocking to see this family in action. The best part of this family though it the way they work together and use their own special talents as if they were one. As families members we each have our own talents and the best way to become a more united family is to accept each others talents and find a way to blend them together, because if we can find a way to, then nothing is impossible.
1. The Weasleys from the Harry Potter SeriesMPAA Rating: PG or PG-13
Finally, my number one movie family is the Weasley family from the Harry Potter franchise. In case you have been hiding under a rock for the past 15 years, the film tells the story of Harry Potter as he and his friends have to fight against the forces of evil all while trying to finish their schooling. One of Harry's friends that help him along the way is Ron Weasley. Ron comes from a very big family that basically takes Harry in as their own very early on in the series. The reason the Weasleys are my number one movie family is because this family works together and is the kind of family that everyone wants. They are so kind and warming. Yes, they get mad at their kids, but you can tell that this family is so close and would honestly do anything for each other. They may not have everything, but will give everything they have if one of their family members is in trouble.
So there you have it. These are my Top 10 Movie Families. Each one of these families can teach us some very important lessons and if we take each of these lessons into effect in our families, I know that our families can be the best that they possibly can be. I hope that I can use these lessons in my own family, especially with our newest family member!!!
Thanks again for reading!!! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas just let me know!!!
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