I loved the movie. I definately liked that it had an edgier side this time around. The only draw back is that my 4 year old was expecting it to be "glamorous" like Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe and it was not. The scenes were darker in color and metaphoracly as well.
I loved the battle scenes. I would recommend it as a family friendly movie but just prepare the younger one for more adult storylines. Over all a definate winner!