Like Toy Story, this movie works on so many levels -- great story, important themes and THOROUGHLY entertaining. For those who think that themes are too "mature" for small kids, you should give children more credit. Yes, there is some sadness and some scaryness -- but it's all germain to the overall story. Both of my sons -- ages 7 and 31/2 loved it. It's one for our family library when it comes out on DVD.