This movie pulls you right in and never lets go. It is more like a ride, so much fun! I saw it in IMAX 3D on opening nite. The story is true to it's original Dickens' version, the effects are incredible, many funny scenes, some scary moments but everyone knows that it is a ghost story. I would not worry about bringing children, it is a childen's story! They will love it. I want to see it a few more times before it leaves IMAX. Can't wait to go again! Enjoy!!!