I was REALLY excited about this movie - saw it in IMAX, bought the tickets early. I thought the graphics were amazing and the characters were definitely cool to see "alive" but the movie went a completely different direction than I expected. I don't think it is appropriate for real small children. There were a few seens that really turned my stomach because of how harsh some things were. I understand that a lot of this movie needed to be "wild" but a more heartfelt, light-hearted fun movie was what I wanted to see but didn't get. I just don't know that I got the childlike feeling from the movie that i got from the book. It definitely left me still wanting.
I thought it was okay...the special effects are cool, there are some really realistic fight/gore scenes and the premise of the story (of course) is awesome. However, I found myself bored often....wanting A LOT more action and less explanation. It was okay...I DEFINITELY wouldn't see it again or pay $10 to see it.