re: 3 movies to capture the thrill of cinema?

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It depends. If I am just looking to get across how cool of a spectacle movies can be, then I'm showing them:

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On the other hand, if I'm trying to get them to see film as art, then I'm showing them

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nah, OP was talking about getting them started and into cinema.

Film as Art is a later step. Pushing artsy movies too early will bore and turn them off.

My 3, to a newcomer (as stated maybe your child):
1) Raiders of the Lost Ark (The Mummy is a good alternative)
2) Star Wars (original, in original/despecialized format)- just a rollicking good time
3) The Princess Bride- plenty of adventure, and it's also funny as hell. I would love to watch that with someone who's never seen it.