While it certainly wasn't the greatest movie ever made, it certainly was well worth the wait. All of the actors were great, and the story was inspirational; reminicent of a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie. It's good to know that they'll still make movies with real people, and real stories, and that special effects aren't always in demand. We took our children, ages 9 and 11. There were two parts that made us cringe, but aside from those scenes, it was very appropriate for a younger audience. The kids loved it as much because of the very entertaining child actor.
Loved it! It was just a lot of fun. Not a whole lot of plot, but enough to keep you in. Clever way to introduce the "original" cast of characters. The "newbie" actors did a good job assimilating into the role of their predicessors. Clever, witty, and engaing.