First of all, TO PARENTS: If you are considering taking your child, just be aware the Jabberwocky is really scary as well as the big cat-thing, but other than that, my 4-year-old watched it without nightmares. However, I think you should see this movie at the theater (don't wait for dvd) because it really is beautiful to behold. Don't expect the story to blow you away. It was VERY predictable (I mean, the caterpillar tells you what's going to happen at the very beginning) and it IS written as more of a children's tale, so if you're looking for more...don't.