I a fourteen year old have just seen this movie and i just think it is brilliant it shows the effects of global warming and how it affects such magnificent creatures.
It's not the movie for you if you really don't like animal violence.
If you have seen "March of the Penguins" it's sort of like that.
It's a sad at some parts and it's fine in others.
Our entire family LOVED this movie. Their was no political message, it was honest to the fact that things are changing in the world and I think they did a beautiful job of articulating that to children of all ages. My children are 3 and 5 and they understood what was going on and enjoyed it, it also gave them an opportunity to ask questions and have a good discussion about our world.
I learned lots about polar bears and walrus.
I liked the most that walrus have families and that they take care of each other. The bears are fast learners.I liked how Nanu learned to do things that her mother never taught her.
The movie made me laugh and almost cry. But at the end it I really was really happy that the animals were surviving.
My 6 yr. old and I saw this movie at a preview screening. It was a good introduction to global warming for older kids. The message was a little over her head, but it gave me a chance to explain it to her in terms she could relate to. She is very tenderhearted when it comes to animals and did cry a few times- it may be upsetting to younger kids because of some animal violence. Beautiful and interesting photography and commentary. We came home and the next day finished changing our lights over to compact flourescents!