this movie was incredible. it was visually as true to a book as i've ever seen, and didn't pull any punches.
as a young adult, i connected with this film, and as a child i would have too. every family has it's share of dark times, and this movie shows it in such a beautiful and manageable way, and gives you the sense that it's ok.
i consider this to be a new classic, and i'll be buying it as soon as it hits the shelves.
i DO recommend the imax. the movie is so spectacular, the puppets so detailed.