We Collegiettes love to remember what is was like growing up in the 90’s. Many of us still dream about using our Easy Bake Ovens while listening to the Spice Girls. We laugh about the styles we thought were cool, but most of all we think back to the movies that shaped our childhood. Many a lesson was learned, many a memory made. As adults, we now realize that they are just as awesome now as when we were little.
1. Space Jam
The 1996 Warner Brothers film starring Michael Jordan is a classic. The movie begins with Jordan as a young, ambitious boy hoping to become a basketball star. It follows him as he helps the Looney Toons in the fight for their freedom.
There’s nothing quite like the combination of an inspirational message with beloved cartoon characters. Throw in Bill Murray and you’ve got a great children’s film. Besides that, I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly was the theme song, enough said.
2. Homeward Bound
This 1993 movie about the journey of three animals (Shadow, Chance, and Sassy) making their way back home is a must watch. Friendship, both human and animal, was the highlight. We all wished our pets could talk after watching this…and we still haven’t quite gotten over that yet.
3. Air Bud
This 1997 movie about a golden retriever named Buddy really warmed our hearts. We thought Kevin Zegers was so cute at the time, and we were right. Turns out the Canadian actor models for Calvin Klein now. Even at five years old, we had good taste!
4. Home Alone
Christmas would not be the same without the hustle and bustle of the McAllister family! What could be more entertaining than watching an eight-year-old after his family accidentally left him behind?
Looking back, we realize we knew just as much about the world as Kevin did at time. Boy did it feel like we knew more. Most importantly, it taught us that although your family may be annoying at times, nothing can replace their love. Now we watch this every time the holidays roll around with our family by our sides.
5. The Lion King
No other Disney movie has the emotional depth of this semi-Shakespearean tale. It might have been a bit too much to process at the time. However, we learned a lot about the circle of life, love, and friendship from this 1994 film.
It’s not that we don’t love the other Disney classics, it’s just that this one takes the cake. The older we get, the more we think about the significance of the lessons in this movie. The wisdom of Rafiki, the love of Simba’s family, and Simba’s romance with Nala will never leave our hearts.