On the most basic level, this movie was a major disappointment. This is not a movie for kids. On a deeper level, the movie raised interesting themes touching on such broad issues as the roots of depression, social exclusion, political organization, and the acceptance of change. For this reason, adults might find it thought-provoking. But I wouldn't recommend this film for children. Your child, much like Max, will find him or herself transported to a world inhabited by dysfunctional adults.