Best New Kids Movies 2013

Original release date: 8th of March 2013

Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Family Viewing

Starring: Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, James Franco and Zach Braff 

Plot: If you think back to how much you loved the original Wizard of Oz movie when you were a kid, then it will come as no surprise that audiences are being taken back to Oz once again. However, instead of following Dorothy and Toto, we're going to find out how the All and Powerful Wizard got to Oz, managed to survive and became the leader of the Emerald City. 

You'll be captivated by the animations and special effects and how an illusionist has to adjust to a world of magic. He doesn't know the rules of this strange yet beautiful land. What will he do when he meets the Wicked Witches and how will he survive?

Suitable For: Great family fun, but there are a few scary moments for younger children.

Original release date: 22nd March 2013

Genre: Adventure/Fantasy/Action

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Nighy and Stanley Tucci

Plot: A remake of the classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack's still a small time farmer fallen on hard times. He is given some beans to keep dry and to make sure they never see the light of day. He's also a friend to the Princess and she's whisked away when the Beanstalk grows from the wet beans Jack was supposed to keep dry. 

Jack has to make things right by finding the Princess, saving her from the Giant and cutting the Beanstalk down. Jack's life will never be the same again.

Suitable For: All the Family

Original release date: 22nd March 2013

Genre: Family/Adventure/Comedy/Animation

Starring: Emma Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage, Emma Stine and Catherine Keener

Plot: Think about how protective your parents are and overbearing. All they want to do is tell you what to do and stop you from having fun. Well in The Croods this is taken to a whole new level. This animated tale is set in pre-historic times when people lived in caves and everything outside was dangerous.

Original release date: 24th May 2013

Genre: Family/Animation/Adventure

Starring: Colin Farrell, Beyonce Knowles, Steven Tyler and Josh Hutcherson

Plot: A young Leaf man finds himself in a strange place. A young girl has been shrunk down to his size and finds a whole new world was right under her feet the whole time. She quickly realizes she has to help the Leaf men protect the garden, as both her world and their world is under attack.

Original release date: 21st June 2013

Genre: Comedy/Family/Animation

Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Kelsey Grammar and Steve Buscemi

Plot: Ever wondered how the monsters learnt their trade in scaring? Well now you'll get a chance to see exactly what they did to learn to scare children. Why, they went to University of course!

Meet Mike and Sully before they were the best of friends at college. Find out what Monsters University is like and the fun and games they get up to while learning their trade. 

I have to admit to being a huge Monsters Inc fan and have been waiting patiently for this kids movie to finally be released in cinemas. Another cool feature is that it will be in 3D this time! Check out the trailer above for a really funny scene of what's to come in Monsters University.

Suitable For: Everyone that loves Monster Inc! It's great for all the family as it's the same type of humor from the first movie. There are plenty of adult gags while the kids will still enjoy the story and the characters. 

I think this will be the best new kids movie in 2013 and I am definitely going to see this at the cinema.

Original release date: 3rd July 2013

Genre: Comedy/Family/Animation

Starring: Steve Carell, Al Pacino and Steve Cougan

Plot: It's too early to tell you exactly what the plot will be, but it's safe to say it will fun to be reunited with Gru and the girls. No doubt they'll continue to drive him crazy while he makes plans with his little minions. 

Suitable For: All ages and genders.

Original release date: 31st July 2013

Genre: Fantasy/Comedy/Adventure/Family

Starring: Christina Ricci, Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, 

Plot: The Smurfs are back and so is Gargamel. In the second installment of the Smurfs, Gargamel tries to create his own evil smurfs in order to harness the power of the Smurfs. However, after making his creations they are unable to do what he needs them to do. He quickly realizes he needs Smurfette in order for his creations to become smurfs. 

Gargamel steals Smurfette and takes her to Paris. The other Smurfs ask for the help of their human friends they met in the first film and they all travel to Paris to save Smurfette. 

Suitable For: All the Family.

So there you have it, my list of what I anticipate to be the best new kids movies of 2013. 

There's something to choose for the kid in all of us, as well as our actual kids. And remember, you're never too old to kick back and enjoy a fairytale or two. 

Please let us know which of these kids movies due for release in 2013 you plan to go and see.