Be sure you watch this with your child, and know there is a lot of death.
348920
My 3 year old son loves this movie BUT, this was the first movie that made him very sad. There is a lot of death in this movie, and the main character is lovable, so my son was very sad and we had to talk about this a few times before he understood better. As a parent you need to watch this movie with your child so you can explain, and help them through the troubling scenes.
817359
Excited and sad movie but this is worth to watch it. Important if happen to you in the future.
3205604
This movie should be seen by anyone working the health care field - too often this is the kind of attitude we see today - medicine needs to go back to helping save lives and help with quality of care instead of making money off of sick and dying people
1470720
this movie is unforgettable and after seeing it you will never quite be the same.  well acted, well filmed, and a story which probably happened...we all need to remember how children are forever learning and growing to understand their world, but it's so sad.  be careful if you aren't up to tears.
4612153
A must-see for anyone concerned about their health or that of a loved one's.
860459
I have never read the book but after viewing this movie, I would love to read this book to my children! I was wary of viewing it with my family after reading the reviews here (I *always* check reviews before letting my children see anything) So, I watched it alone. Many here make this film out to be horrifying, it ISN'T!! There are a few mildly disturbing scenes towards the end of the movie but nothing my five year old cannot handle. We live in the country and we see death quite often. We have seen rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, snakes, turtles, frogs, squirrels and other critters dead or dying. Death is a part of life, why shy from it?... or worse, teach your children to be terrified of it? I have to say, we also have pet rabbits and this movie did not upset my children. My retriever has killed animals before, that is what dogs do sometimes. It can be pretty upsetting...but children need to be aware that these things happen. The over-all plot of this movie and the happy ending more than makes up for the bit of disturbing images. I highly recommend this movie. We all love it!!
443038
Disturbing, compelling, real. Every parent should watch with the awareness that YES there are bad people out there who will take your kid. Tense movie that evoked emotion, and provoked my anger too. But who wants to watch a bland, tasteless movie? This one is definitely NOT bland. Expect to enjoy this one!
2746753
This is a scary DVD, and every American should be informed by its content.  How could we have let this happen to us?
4927868
This one will truly tug at your heart strings as you think about your own family and how you would feel and react if they were far away when the world died.

This family has many trials and tribulations, learn from them so that when it DOES happen to you, you can be prepared!
417096
At the outset of this film, the director decided to make a film tribute in honor of his close friend and tell the story of the tragically murdered young doctor so the unborn son he left behind would know his father.  It is an excellent documentary.  The footage is thorough and carefully researched.  The interviews are well done.  The editing is effective and tells the story at a good pace without melodrama.

Much of the film is exactly the kind of oeuvre that anyone could wish for his child to have if tragedy struck.  Unfortunately, real life is unscripted and events unfold in ways that are difficult to predict and painful to know.  This is the most disturbing and upsetting film I have ever seen.  Having watched it, I am conflicted between wishing I could "un-see" it and feeling grateful that the director shared with viewers what a wonderful person his friend was - that he let the audience embrace him as their friend for a little while too.
1284304
Everyone with or even without children should watch this. People can be so mean. I feel this makes you think about your actions and how they can hurt others. Same would go for being kind  This movie had me crying so hard. I asked God to forgive me if I was mean when I was young.  I myself was heavy with glasses so I think I felt for kids that were different I am 57 kids were mean. But kids today are worse and with the media they are blasted with meanness. I'm going to tell my friends on Facebook to watch with their kids
2006597
It is unbelievable that such evil can exist, but it is also incredibly important that we come to accept that as reality. This movie is an incredibly important wake up call, to the incredible selfishness that has roots in this world, and destroys the kindest of us. so please watch this.
3363973
If one really looks at this movie it can be viewed and then discussed with your children.  It lends itself to discussion about how children need to listen to instructions, do as they're instructed to avoid unforseen  consequences, how sometimes a trusted adult may ask you to do something  that's scary to you but you'll be delighted with the outcome, it's about  dreaming, it's about fantasy, and it's a good message to permissive parents  that the rest of the world probably won't let their precious little darling  get away with bad behaviors and they shouldn't condition their children to  believe anything to the contrary.  My children and I love the bright colors  and the hooky music. They started watching it 23 years ago and I've  purchased a copy for each of them and my grandchildren at their request.
2643766
Sequel did not disappoint.  Be careful with young viewers here - there are some sad scenes ...spoiler alert - a major character is killed.
1229547
I of course cried through 3/4 of it. But it is a video that I think every parent, school, and teacher should have their kids watch this. It's a rude awakening.
2907170
I bought the DVD for a couple of little boys, one of whom is a very smart 7 year old now showing a bit of engineering interest and aptitude.  Well, the DVD is certainly interesting, but I decided not to give it to him (and his younger brother) because the program starts off with a catastrophe ending in death, and then throughout the movie there are several more construction fatalities.  If the kids were in junior high school, I wouldn't have any reservations, but for these kids, I decided they're not ready for this many details about men losing their lives -- and rather horrifyingly, too.
3624942
Loved it, lot's of violence and not for the weak hearted. A dad with a death wish! The one who says he could not watch it to the end is stupid.