While my son, and I, were amazed by the costumes and special effects, this is definitely not a movie for children. Mainly, the "Wild Things" act out the way Max does in real life. No child under the age of 13 is going to get the "message". And, for adults, it's just plain depressing and annoying. I don't need this "message"... I already have 3 kids and am well aware of how they act out. I give the visuals a 5 star rating... the "message", only a 1 star.