The Top ten: Most underrated family films

Pecking order: Robin Williams in Jumanji (Rex Features)

I happened to watch The Emperor's New Groove again the other day and could not believe what a great film it is. Fine plot, great characters, quick and clever dialogue, uses pre-CGI animation brilliantly – and yet it is almost forgotten..

1. Megamind, DreamWorks, 2010

The critics said it was unoriginal, but I thought it was great, and morally subtle. Nominated by Professor Paul Cairney.

2. Basil the Great Mouse Detective, Disney, 1986

"Big Ben fight scene, robot mouse Queen Victoria and a peg-legged bat. What's not to like?" It was the first film Mark Wallace saw.

3. Monster in Paris, English version released 2012

Surprisingly affecting transposition from the French original. Professor Paul Cairney.

4. Jumanji, 1995

Supernatural board game in which wild animals come to life? Sounds dire, but it was Tom Doran's childhood favourite and "even Robin Williams can't ruin it".

5. The Emperor's New Groove, Disney, 2000

Incan emperor is turned into a llama and taught a lesson: majestic.

6. Small Soldiers, DreamWorks, 1998

"Toy Story with heavier firepower" says Gaz W.

7. Robin Hood, Disney, 1973

Unfairly overlooked, overshadowed by predecessors The Jungle Book and The Aristocats.

8. Flushed Away, Aardman/DreamWorks, 2006

Terrible title; outstanding plot, characters and CGI.

9. Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Disney, 2001

Another cartoon classic overshadowed by CGI blockbusters to come.

10. Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Disney, 1998

Surprisingly high-quality, straight-to-video sequel. Nominated by Isabel.

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