After reading less than flattering reviews in the newspaper, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this movie. The writers stuck with the Dickensian dialogue and were true to the original story. Yes, there was a little Disney twist here and there, which elicited some chuckles from the audience and added some light-heartedness to what really is a sombre plot. Some parts may be a little intense for small children but nothing is terribly frightening. Overall, it was a good introduction to the Christmas season. I recommended seeing it in 3D because that added a little extra sparkle to the experience.