This was a reward for my 8 year old daughter doing so well in school. My husband and I took her and her friend to see this movie the day it opened. It was definitely a very fun movie. I actually had to hush my husband because he was laughing so hard. The girls asked if they could stay and watch it again. I have already been asked if we can buy the dvd when it is released. I loved the background character building messages that were put into the movie. The dynamic between Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman in this movie was hilarious! So bottom line....kids loved it and so did the adults. Win-win!