A Glean movie guide
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in kindness and slapstick that is genuinely funny for all ages.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.
- 02
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A high-energy road trip that perfectly captures family chaos through a vibrant sci-fi lens.
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
- 03
The Emperor's New Groove
A fast-paced Disney favorite that trades sincerity for non-stop, hilarious dialogue and physical gags.
Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne and his human form with the help of Pacha, a gentle llama herder.
- 04
Monsters, Inc.
An inventive comedy that turns the 'monster in the closet' myth into a clever workplace farce.
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
- 05
The Lego Movie
A surprisingly clever visual feast that rewards parents with sharp wit and kids with pure action.
An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.
- 06
Elf
Will Ferrell’s fish-out-of-water energy makes this a joyful, laugh-out-loud staple for any time of year.
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
- 07
Shaun the Sheep Movie
A brilliant dialogue-free adventure that proves you don't need words to be incredibly funny.
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.
- 08
The Muppets
A nostalgic, song-filled reunion that balances dry wit with colorful, chaotic fun.
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
- 09
Toy Story
The definitive buddy comedy that remains as sharp and funny today as it was in 1995.
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
- 10
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
An absurdist and visually inventive comedy that turns a simple premise into delicious mayhem.
Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed?
- 11
Night at the Museum
A broad, imaginative adventure that brings history to life with plenty of physical comedy.
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits.
- 12
The Peanuts Movie
A gentle and charming tribute to Charlie Brown that captures the sweet, simple humor of the comics.
Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest.