If you’re an adult or at least in your late teens, then you’d know the feeling of looking back on the teen films you’ve watched hundreds of times and feeling a little bit of cringe. Sure, they were great at the time. But, we all know our tastes when we were teens weren’t that refined yet. However, there are some films that are just too good to let go of. And even now, we’d still love to watch them a couple of times.
From a high school teenager turned into a superhero to toys going on-real life adventures, the best teen movies are just on another level that hit differently. Come, and reminisce about old times by watching our favorite movies back in the day. Here are 5 teen films to rewatch that have stood the test of time and will evoke nostalgic memories. Enjoy watching!
1. Spiderman
The first Spiderman film is just something altogether. Until now, this film is still a favorite of many Spiderman fans because well, it’s just a classic. Plus, without it, we wouldn’t have all the great Spider-Man films we have now. It doesn’t matter if you love Andrew Garfield or Tom Holland as Spider-Man, you got to admit, Toby Maguire’s Spiderman is something else.
2. The Princess Diaries
This film features Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, a teenager who is suddenly swept up into royal life after her royal grandmother finds her. From being a normal nerdy girl, she becomes a real-life princess in a snap. However, before she can take on any princess duties, she has to learn how to act the part. This one of the movies to rewatch may also educate you about attitude and grace and be a real-life princess too.
3. Spy Kids
This movie is about two siblings who become spies as they try to save their top international spy parents when they get captured by high-tech evil enemies. To learn how to be like their parents, they use the power of gadgets and technology.
4. Wall-E
Wall-E is a small robot that collects and manages waste left by human inhabitants. It puts into perspective one of the worst problems we’ve been dealing with for eons – plastic waste. This movie depicts what the future may be like and the importance of caring for our environment.
5. Toy Story
This movie is an animated film about Andy, a young boy who treasures the toys he receives as gifts. He loves to play with them, but when he is not with them, his toys would come to life and talk and play with one another. When he got a new toy named Buzz Lightyear, his favorite toy Woody got jealous. However, Woody and Buzz had to find a common ground to save their picturesque toy life.