Family Films Went to the Dogs This Year
And, yes, we mean that literally. Family-themed movies were at an all-time high, with such stellar films as Pixar’s Wall-E, which combined cinematic art with wonderful storytelling; Kung Fu Panda; and Madagascar 2. But there’s no question the big story of the year has to be the preponderance of canine-themed films, such as Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Bolt and most recently Marley & Me, barking their way to the top of the charts. And don't be put off by Marlely's low rating here -- it only had a week to run at the time we compiled this. No question it'll rack up more kibble through the first weeks of the year.
The top family flicks of the year:
Wall-E ($223.7M)
Kung Fu Panda ($215.4M)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ($172.3M)
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! ($154.5M)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ($141.6M)
Bolt ($94.9M)
Beverly Hills Chihuahua ($92.5M)
Marley & Me ($36.3M)