This was a much better movie than I thought it would be. A very good family movie , with a good message. I saw it with a 12 and a 16yr. old , both of whom enjoyed it. The animation was not distracting in the least and after a while you forget that you're watching CGI characters. The cat is fantastic ,and Neil Patrick Harris is great. If you are looking for a movie that you can take the kids to , and not have to grit your teeth or fall asleep at;then this is it.