Alice in Wonderland is one of Tim Burton's best films. I saw it at IMAX 3D with a 5 and 8 yr old. They were riveted the entire movie. I love the way it referred back to the two books, but was a new story. Most negative comments I have heard were either people thinking he was deviating from one book or the other, which was intentional...or too violent for kids. My girls did not even flinch at the heads in the moat or scary parts. I think this is because Alice stayed brave through it all. The message for kids was good too. Alice not only learns to embrace thinking outside of the box, but finds the strength to stand up to other's expectations and be herself through her journey in Wonderland, Just excellent and the 3D is worth the experience.