From Disney to Malick: A Kid-Friendly Path Through Movie Romances

Valentine’s Day is a unique occasion with a blend of romance for all ages. While kid-friendly movies often dominate the market, a selection of gateway romances cater to older, cinema-curious children. From Disney‘s enchanting ‘Tangled’ to Rob Reiner’s classic ‘The Princess Bride,’ young viewers are introduced to the world of animated romantic comedies and fairy-tale adventures.

Transitioning into more mature themes, Jean Cocteau’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ offers a mesmerizing blend of fantasy, romance, and baroque opulence. The narrative explores traditional fairy tale motifs with captivating performances by Jean Marais and Josette Day.

For older audiences, Terrence Malick’s ‘Badlands’ delves into the darker side of romance, portraying a relationship between young killers with a cold beauty and disillusioned maturity rarely seen in mainstream cinema.

Exploring the spectrum of romance, Peter Bogdanovich‘s ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ pays homage to screwball comedies with comedic brilliance and Barbra Streisand‘s dynamic performance opposite Ryan O’Neal.