This movie is a superb film for the whole family. The kids will enjoy it for the great story, funny and lovable characters, and super animation. The parents will enjoy the film for all of the above plus more. The film is a riot and is filled with laugh-out-loud dialogue, captivating animation, and enough film references to please even the most jaded film buff. Kudos to the filmmakers for adapting a great children's book into a superbly crafted screenplay and executing it with sensitivity, style and drama. Enjoy this film on the big screen while you can - take the whole family!