Everyone remembers that one nostalgic movie that made their childhood great.

“I think of being back at my first daycare and gathering around the T.V. with my friends and watching ‘Toy Story 2’ and ‘Finding Nemo’,” senior Matthew Montagne said.

Chances are those nostalgic movies were released around the time they were born. It may sound crazy, but these movies are just as old as us.

 

Toy Story 2 (1999)

“Ride like the wind Bullseye!”

Pixar’s fan favorite toys return for another adventure when Woody is captured. Buzz and the others must venture away from home to rescue him.

 

Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace (1999)

“Remember, concentrate on the moment. Feel, don’t think. Trust your instincts.”

As the sith begins to rise, two Jedi Knights travel to find allies. In the midst of their mission, they find a boy who they believe may restore the balance in the force.

 

The Mummy (1999)

“You must not read from the book!”

An archeological dig disrupts a force not to be reckoned with, awakening a mummy.

The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

“Pull the lever Kronk! Wrong Lever!”

Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by the evil Yzma. He must take back his throne with the help of a llama herder, Pacha.

 

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.”

A young boy is rescued from the tyranny of his aunt and uncle and accepts an invitation to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where a great destiny awaits him.

 

Monster’s, Inc. (2001)

“Now put that thing back where it came from or so help me!”

In a city of monsters, children from the human world must be scared in order for their screams to power the city. However, children are toxic to the monsters. When a child escapes, two monsters realize that this may not be true.

 

Shrek (2001)

“Layers! Onions have layers. Ogres have layers!”

When his swamp is infested with magical creatures, Shrek accepts a quest to rescue Princess Fiona to get his land back.

 

Spy Kids (2001)

“Our parents can’t be spies… they’re not cool enough!”

These kids have no idea that their parents are spies. When the parents get captured the kids learn that they come from a family of secret agents. They embark on an adventure to rescue them from an evil cartoonist.

 

Lilo and Stitch (2002)

‘Ohana’ means ‘family’. ‘Family’ means no one gets left behind.”

An alien creature crash lands on Hawaii and is adopted by a local girl who finds out he’s actually wanted by the federal government.

 

Scooby-Doo (2002)

“Scooby-Doo, where are you?”

After recently breaking up, each member of the Mystery Inc. gang is invited to a haunted island resort. There, they are brought back together to solve a mystery that lies within the resort.