Though the quality of movies is vastly degrading these days, but the year 2011 promises some great family-oriented movies, which can be seen and enjoyed by everyone.
Watching movies is an activity that can be best enjoyed with family and friends where everyone can have fun together and build everlasting memories.
Here is a list of the top 10 family movies that you can share with your family members and all your loved ones to double the laughter and fun.
Green Lantern The renowned character from comic books comes to life with this movie in 2011.
The story features test pilot Hal Jordan who receives a green signal, granting him unthinkable powers.
He gets to be the member of an intergalactic squadron existing for centuries and is then faced with challenges of defeating the strong enemy, called Parallax.
Happy Feet 2 (3D) One of the movies that has been anticipated the most in the year 2011, Happy Feet 2 will premier in November 2011 all over North America.
It marks the comeback of the dancing penguins; but not much is known about its plot.
Various stars have lent their voice for the movie such as Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 This is the last chapter in the series of Harry Potter and features his quest to find and destroy the 3 remaining Dark Lords' horcruxes, finally ending the battle which started due to the killing of his parents.
Rio The story takes place in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, and this is where the movie gets it title from.
It is actually a comic adventure movie which focuses on a blue macaw named Blu, who falls in love with another macaw called Jewel.
The central character takes off on an exciting journey when he gives up his perfect life and travels to Rio de Janeiro and meets Jewel.
Together, they embark on a wonderful journey to witness the many wonders of life.
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs The third in the Ice Age series, the story features Sid who discovers three dinosaur eggs in the snow and decides to look after them and raise them.
His friends embark on the task to rescue him from the actual mother of those dinosaurs, who abducts him.
Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom The sequel to Kung Fu Panda released in 2008, the movie has been produced by Dream Works Animation.
The story is about a villain who threatens Po's life and wants to conquer China.
Po joins hands with the other Kung fu Pros with the aim to defeat the old enemy who is now adorned with a new weapon to destroy Kung Fu forever.
Shrek Origins: Puss in Boots: The Story of an Ogre Killer Directed by Chris Millar, the latest movie from the Shrek series is all set to release in November 2011.
The story revolves around the various incidents in the life of the Puss in Boots till he encounters Shrek and his other friends.
Some of its adventures include teaming with Humpty Dumpty and Street smart sly Kitty to embezzle the goose that lays gold eggs.
Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon The third movie in the Transformer action series, the story of Transformer 3 continues from where the last one ended.
The story revolves around Apollo 11's mission to the moon and the race of the characters to save the Earth as well as Cybertron - the home of Transformers.
Tangled This is the latest movie by Walt Disney Animation and is actually the classic story of Rapunzel, a princess who is imprisoned in a high-built tower and eventually rescued by her prince charming.
Thor Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the story of Thor revolves around the central character named Mighty Thor who is an arrogant warrior cast down to the earth as he has been given the punishment to lead a human life after causing a war.
Mighty Thor is devoid of his powers and banished by father Odin into the mortal world, due to his arrogance and disobedience.
Thor assumes the human form and turns into the greatest defender of the Earth.