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I'd recommend two more movies for your list, Tron, and Mr. Bean's Holiday.
Yes, I know you have a strict, anti-Disney thang going on here, but one could hardly consider Tron as part of what is likely being abhorred. It's a great action-adventure flick, and the special effects are unique and stand-out to this day, and more importantly, do not take over the movie. It's good stuff, and fun for the whole family. ;^)
Mr. Bean's Holiday is a fun romp, and I think is a worthy successor to the types of silent, physical comedies pioneered and mastered by Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
Farrell
PS - I've also seen 'The General', and it was great fun! :-D