I was not sure what to expect when I went to see this movie with 2 eight year-olds boys, but I was very pleasantly surprised. There was much hype around it, and I normally do not go for the big blockbuster type of flicks with all the bells and whistles, but I really enjoyed it. My son and his friend were glued to their seats, which is not the norm, and they were able to sit for the almost 3 hour running time. Highly recommend it.