Boys who like knights will probably like this movie
587498
My son absolutely loves this movie. The first time we watched it, I thought it was a bit odd, but it has grown on me. Boys who like knights will probably like this movie, because the "Leaf Men" are basically a legion of tiny knights who protect the (equally tiny) queen of the forest. The action of the movie, while definitely adventurous, doesn't include much violence or fighting---definitely a plus for a younger audience. A kid can get his knight "fix" without encountering a lot of violent action onscreen.
2194435
This isn't one of my most favorite holiday movies, but it's still very good. The kids usually watch this at school one year or another with pajamas and hot chocolate so it holds special memories for them. I'm happy to watch it with them at home now too.
2061443
Good kids movie with some adult humor, I do not remember anything that was too inappropriate.
3953541
This movie has some questionable acting and there are a few gaps in why things were happening which I did not get until after watching it over and over a few times (maybe I'm slow). But it doesn't drop to the bottom of my list of things to watch maybe because of the soundtrack which I also own. The fighting is believable, the graphics are good, some of the fighting chorography is repeated but I only caught that because I watch it a lot. I wouldn't suggest that my friends watch it because I wouldn't say "THAT MOVIE WAS AWESOME" but I would put it on. I don't know if this review was helpful to you.
1032132
Beautiful performances by the kids. I think this film wanted to be a bit more than the content warrants -- but, it was fun to watch if only for those two remarkable boys.
137110
The movie is political and critical of the legal system. After the bad guys were defeated, Knights who protected the kingdom were outlawed, and written laws became abundant as the film ironically states, "The World is too complex without laws." Justin's grandfather was a famous knight and his dad is a lawyer. Justin has set out on a quest to become a knight, find his grandfather's lost sword, and court the shallow Lara...whose family invented money. Along the way he meets interesting characters including a wannabe wizard who looks like a stereotypical guy you might meet at a comic book convention.

Then there is the plucky waitress. When Justin tells her he wants a wizard, she replies, "Would you like fries with that?" She is the female role model.

There is a side kick who is interested in gossip and fashion, dresses rather nice and prances around.

There are also lines that come from other films or rather spoofs them, such as when a huge man grabs a plank and does his Crocodile Dundee, "That's not a stick. This is a stick."

A film the kids will enjoy, but most likely not the one they want to watch multiple times. My 10 year old grand-niece liked it.
4432036
it was ok, my son liked it much more than I.  It is definitely a guys movie more.  But not upset over purchasing for an evening...
3618627
I'm a fan of Walburg and enjoyed the movie. I was a little worried that it would be inappropriate for my 4th grader. Aside from a few scenes it was age appropriate.
3717800
Overall, this is a book I think kids, especially boys, will like. There's pretty much nonstop action without any down time, which will keep kids interested. The idea behind the story is a good one--a sword has been shattered and the only way to restore things is to find all the pieces and bring them back together. Fighting off werewolves is always exciting and appealing, and one part of the sword is captured in the end, paving the way nicely for other short books to follow.

The reason I didn't rate this book higher was because there was very little character development, so I did have a hard time getting interested in or having much sympathy for the characters. Jack is a bored kid with nothing to do, but he doesn't have a defining trait that sets him apart--some weird quirk or an internal struggle he's trying to overcome--and because that's missing, the book seems very one-dimensional. And while that's not going to have much effect on young boys who want to read about kids fighting werewolves, it might be hard to make this into a sustaining series, without adding a bit more depth to it.
3091885
My boys love it, they are 9 and 3-years-old. Actually I watched it with them, I like too. Especially we got it free with prime membership.
3321714
My boys have watched it several times now, and they really get into it. They laugh at the jokes and repeat them whenever they can. From my watching bits and pieces of it, it looks to be well done. It's quite a bit better than Atlantis, which we must have watched over a dozen times in the little theater at Legoland SeaLife Aquarium. As for it being a commercial for Lego, I don't overtly get that impression, and even my kids don't bug me to get Lego Batman sets. It's just a fun movie with action and laughs.
2177674
SPOILER  My five year old son loves this movie and asks for it often.  This sequel has familiar characters and some cleverly named Foodimals (animals that made of food).  An underlying theme of the movie is to be true to your self and your friends, which is nice.  There is some menacing action by the bad character at the end of the movie, which could alarm a sensitive child.  Chester V threatens to grind up several characters in a giant food grinder, which is a bit dark.
1928944
This movie deals a lot about bullying, cliques and making judgments of others.  I feel they did a good job in helping open discussion with kids regarding such topics.
2478180
This was a gift for the boys (10 and 12) next door. They enjoyed watching it with their parents. Just so you know, this movie, along with James and the Giant Peach, were picked out by the parents, not me.
1682824
I have four boys and all of them like this movie. Its very cute and funny. Its a good family movie.
4070129
the cult following of this movie is crazy good my boys loved it my friends loved it I just really don't get it but it gets a five star rating from my boys and that is my guidance on this one.
4913963
Buddy you're a strong guy, smart guy, nice, why don't you change your stars today, become a knight, be the best  to fight, heck fall in love why not? it will, it will, ROCK YOU!! And it will rock you,  surprisingly, A KNIGHT'S TALE, is almost better than the Mummy Returns.  The characters were all well developed, and  you weren't wondering, 'what in the heck is that guy doing?'  The lady didn't fall instantly for the knight, and that makes her smart.  Almost all of the characters are intelligent.  I like the movie when the characters are smart. And was I hooked into the movie?  good-grief, i might have been chained to the chair.  I was in the movie zone! When I'm really into the movie, I don't eat my popcorn or drink my soda.  I ate my popcorn during THE MUMMY RETURNS.  hint hint hint.  Well, you should go see this movie, I'm going to buy it as soon as I can!! I can't wait!!