It stays true to the book and the animation is fantastic. The two 7 year old girls I took got a little frightened at times and had a hard time following what was being said. Definitely wished I had seen it before paying for the girls to go. On the other hand, my 15 year old son and I loved it. Jim Carrey is as always AWESOME. In other words, don't miss it, but not really for little ones.
Pixar and Disney together is like chocolate and peanut butter, you can't go wrong!! I loved this story. You feel so great when you leave the theater. I would highly recommend this movie to all ages. It was absolutely wonderful. Great storyline, unforgettable characters and a message that everyone should pay attention to.