Now I know that Nicolas Cage can be hit and miss with his movies, but when he’s on he’s awesome.  Plus, The Sorcerers Apprentice is bound to have some cool eye candy in the form of special effects.  That’s always something that works for me with movies.  Now if your in the mood for getting a little spooked, then it’s hard to go wrong with A Nightmare On Elm Street in it’s latest incarnation.  I’m a big The Office fan, an it goes without saying that Steve Carell is a big part of the reason.  So, that means Despicable Me is pretty much mandatory on my must-see movie list.

Or, you could even watch Killers (2010) movie online if that’s more to your liking.  The title sounds a little nasty, but it’s a movie with a lot of comedy in it.  You may want to check it out when you get a chance. Then, once your done with that one, you could watch The A-Team movie online for dessert.  I used to love that TV show so much when I was younger.  Sure it was campy and a bit over the top, but who can’t help but like a movie with Mr T in it?

This series is set in a magical world that is very recognizable to fans of Asian genres. The protagonist Aang is an avatar, which is a term that comes from Hinduism and originally described an incarnation of a Hindu deity, usually Vishnu. In this case he is the more modern definition of an avatar, which is a spiritually advanced being who guides people. He is an airbender, which means he can control the element air, one of the four classical elements. The others are fire, earth and water. These elements are represented as nations, with the Fire Nation being evil. The four “bending” abilities were based on different martial arts by the creators of the show.

The avatar was originally the master of the four elements and was supposed to protect the world from the Fire Nation, but disappeared prior to the time covered in the series. Right after he disappears, in a state of suspended animation in an iceberg, Fire Lord Sozin starts a genocidal attack on the Air Nation, known as the Air Nomads, because according to the traditional cycle the next avatar will be from the air element and will try to stop him from taking over the world, as the previous avatar had.

In the first episode, Aang and his flying bison guide Appa are found by people from the Water Nation. Aang learns about the genocide the Fire Lord Sozin had commited, which had wiped out the Air Nomads. Thus Aang is the Last Airbender of the title. He begins to train to master the other elements as an avatar must. The ensuing episodes chronicle Aang’s training under various teachers, and the battles and other conflicts with the forces of evil, culminating with a final struggle.

Avatar The Last Airbender is a very imaginative series that I would highly recommend checking out. They are best to watch with the full DVD Seasons.

One example is “The Polar Express,” based on Chris Van Allsburg’s children’s books. Taking the cue from his talented illustrations, the story is brought to life on the screen as a young boy takes a train ride to rediscover his belief in Santa Claus. The animation is very lifelike, and the characters unforgettable. Another example of moves with magic can be found when you get “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium.” This movie takes you into a magical toy store where the toys move, feel and interact with the customers. Everything from a magical book that has toys pop out to a room that can be changed with the swing of a dial are included.

Children and parents will also enjoy some classical films that offer a sense of magic of their own. “The Neverending Story,” “Cinderella,” and “Snow White” are ones that were made years ago, but are still just as popular. The story lines are engaging, and the characters are ones that anyone can relate to. Many of these movies have been remastered in the past decade using computer technology, which greatly improves the color and sound quality. They are also often released in special editions that feature behind-the-scenes documentaries, games, pictures, and interviews with those involved in the making of the film.

The “Harry Potter” series of films have been added to the grouping of movies with magic. They are beautifully adapted from the children’s book series and great care was taken in the choosing of actors to fill the roles. With quality screen writing, the books where brought to life on the screen. The technology available has made the special effects very convincing when seen on the screen.

Another innovation in this magic movies guide to films is the use of 3-D in movie theaters, which is now also available at home. The glasses come packaged with the movie and recreate the experience in your living room. This kind of magic is priceless when you feel you can actually touch what’s happening on the screen. There is no end to the enjoyment that is available with movies infused with a charming quality and amazing effects.