40 of the most magical movies from your childhood

“Annie was mine for sure. From absolutely nothing she got so much more. From poor orphan to getting the ultimate prize – despite Miss Hannigan’s lies!” – Stephanie Taitwildman

“I always loved Pinocchio as it showed me that even with disabilities we can achieve love and happiness.” – Peter Sylvester

“I loved Pinocchio, because his father loved him so much and I really missed love as a child.” – Angela Milesi

“I liked… Labyrinth! Just really inspiring and interesting with David Bowie.” – Becky Downey

“Sleeping Beauty… she had the most beautiful dress that changed between my two favourite colours: pink, blue, pink, blue, pink.” – Sarah Fairley

“Disney’s Fantasia seemed magical to me, with Mickey Mouse a sorcerer’s trainee. The haunting music matched his progress; enchanted broomsticks causing distress.” – Michael Grzeszny

“Jim Henson and Frank Oz directed a movie called The Dark Crystal. I was seven years old when it was released. It was like nothing I had ever seen before and I was entranced.” – Michelle Smith

“Matilda. I wanted to be just like her, full of magic.” – Sarah Graham

“I loved watching the movie FairyTale as a child. It felt so real and like I was a part of it. It has always made me fascinated and in love with fairies.” – Alice de Koster-Kitto

“Xanadu. It had glamour, music and fashion and I remember my eyes so open and bright whenever I watched it.” – Daniela Agresta

“Storm Boy, the original. The relationship between the boy and the pelican was magical.” – Chris Mitson