Excellent Movie for Young People
926092
I really liked this movie. It is based on the Ramona series of books, specifically the book "Ramona and Beezus." It had a really good plot and kept my interest even though I am over 50. I am a teacher and I always think of a movie being appropriate for students. I wouldn't hesitate showing this movie at school in the rare opportunity that most teachers have to show movies.
I teach 7th grade and I think 7th graders could enjoy this as well as younger students, maybe as young as 1st grade. I purchased this for a gift for my teenagers and at first they groaned, but I do know they watched it and enjoyed it. 5 stars.
1726848
We enjoyed the movie and thought it was well done. The violence involved in the story was handled well without over the top graphics, which we appreciated. We would recommend this movie to adults and children over 13 years old, due to the subject matter.
3585472
We used this movie along with a discussion guide from the movie's website to have a very good session with our youth group.  I would definitely recommend it.
2557717
Wonderful movie and message!  Well acted by all.
2201994
Unconditional: I love this movie. It is a faith-based film that conveys the message of Christs unconditional love for us, and how our lives affect others when we demonstrate that same type of love for those around us. It is a good quality movie with a good message for people of various ages. The actors did a great job and the filmography was well done as well. I found it to be a beautiful movie, a moving film, and a well-scripted picture. Children will connect with the kids in the movie and they will enjoy the stories being told within the story (the main actress is a childrens author). Teenagers will find the mystery aspect of the film to be interesting. And adults will find beauty in the overall message of the movie. I believe this movie is five-star worthy.
3553611
My granddaughters, 8 and 4, love this movie -- and so do I! We have already watched it 5 or 6 times. The main character is  young Mary, owner of the pampered cat Thomasina. But Mary has three friends, all boys, who play major roles in the story, so it's not just a "girl" movie.  The setting in a Scottish village around the turn of the century and the scenes at Mary's father's veterinary office teach a little about geography, history and medicine. Mary's father is a widower but meets a lovely young woman who changes his life -- and Thomasina's. The romantic aspect is low-key and the kids did not even pick up on it until the very end.  There are good family values in the movie, drama, excitement, interesting characters, humor, no bad language. A good, old-fashioned movie -- highly recommended.
4388225
Great movie not just for children, but adults as well!
2958723
Great movie!!! Kids and adults both will love it.
505122
This is a wonderful, touching and compelling movie. The young actors in it are excellent. I have watched it several times and also read the book. It is one of those films I never get tired of seeing.
4023195
Kids love this movie and will watch it many times.
4941844
Toy Story 2 is a movie for children.  And adults, and everyone else in between.  Firstly, it is visually striking, beautifully and artfully made.  but more importantly, it is well written, well acted, and well  directed.
The movie has so many things working for it - its funny, fast  moving, surprising.  I'm 19, and I roared from laughter many times.  The  characters are simpathetic, the situations comic, the adventure never  ending.
It really has enough in jokes and witticism to appeal to an  adult, eventhough its a children's movie.  You don't have to go see it with  a child - its a much better cinematic evening then most movies, for adults  or for kids.
Don't miss the ending:  when the credits role down, the fun  is still continuing, in what is argueably the best part of the movie
3119969
"The Indian in the Cupboard" is an excellent movie for tween-aged children (i.e., children between their pre-school and teen years).  In this movie a boy discovers that he can bring small action figures to life by using a small, old, wooden cupboard.  The first figure he brings to life is a Native American.  As the story progresses, the boy learns important lessons about life from his new friend, "Little Bear."
The story is exciting without being frightening, educational without being stuffy, and fun without being extreme.  "The Indian in the Cupboard" presents an excellent entertainment offering for pre-teens who often see too much programming centered on overstimulation of sight, sound, and action (e.g., Pokemon...).
I also like the fact that the boy in the story doesn't look like he stepped right out of an advertising agency, or off of the cover of a magazine.  He is a regular guy...his hair is a little messy, his teeth haven't gone through an orthodontic program, and he wears normal clothes.
All in all, this is top-notch entertainment for the whole family.  It's one of my children's favorites (girl, 10 yrs; boy 8 yrs; boy 6 yrs).
A definite keeper for your family's collection!
Happy viewing...and watch out for the rat!
Alan Holyoak
2266484
A very nice movie, good animation. The kids loved it.
3537427
I was in my early twenties without kids when the "Iron Giant" came out at the movies so I missed out on seeing this at the movies.  Well, recently I picked up this movie for my two year old son (who loves this movie), and I was completly amazed at how good this movie is.

When I started watching this movie I forgot that it was animated and was completly sucked into the story, and for me the story is the best part of this movie.  I expected a cute little buddy movie about a boy and a robot, but what I got was a story about friendship, and being whatever you want to be.

This really is a great movie for kids, but not just kids for adults as well.

The characters are nice, and well developed.  I love Harry Connick Jr's character, and the little boy (Hogarth).

And if all that wasn't enough to make it a good movie, the movie is really funny.

The part where Hogarth is praying, had me rolling on the floor, as did the part where they all go swimming.

Please do yourself a favor, pick this one up and watch it with your kids.

(On my top list, it's #16)
1556908
My gosh, my 7 and 4 year old kids love it.  They keep watching the movies for over a months whenever they're on the van.  It's one of the few movies that are on my all time favorite movies.

Cons: The movie's length is just right (neither too short nor too long) for young kids to watch.  The music and scripts are beautifully made.  The characters are cheerful, not too scary nor dark.

Cons: no HD format.  I however prefer non-HD as it can be played by older players on cars and places.

Strongly recommended.
212991
Overall the DVD was good and very much appropriate for young children. We've had this movie for about 3 years and still periodically watch it. this is a bit unique... to find a movie that lasts that long.

I would recommend this for young children. This is one of the BEST movies we own. The only 2 I'd rate above this would eb Shrek & Shrek II. The story line is easy for my son to follow and provided him with many hours of entertainment. It does have a few concepts that are not appropriate, but are presented in a way that is way over the heads of children adn does have a few scenes that very concervative parents may term violent. The movie is mostly an original concept and was written to as to entertain adults too...for the first couple of viewings anyway....
2232358
Just discovered this animated movie with my grandaughter and we both loved it so much that she wants to watch it everyday.  However, this movie may not be appropriate for very young children since it contains some adult themes: nuclear war, death, guns and god.

In the dawn of the Cold War, a 9 year old boy named Hogarth, forms a strong friendship with a gigantic metal-eating robot from space. When a  government agent arrives to investigate strange events in town, Hogarth must protect his friend from the US military. This under-rated family film contains a well written story, memorable characters, great humor and a strong morale message.

A truly treasurable family classic.