Uh.. I watched it when I was little but I"m not sure that all kids should.
This movie has a dark edge that can leave even adults moderately disturbed. One thing the common sense review didn't mention was the language. I think it's pretty bad for a young kid's movie: I know I noticed the number of times they said "stupid" and "idiot" and "shut up" when I was a little kid, because I wasn't allowed to say that.
There is a clown fireman in this movie that I was shocked not to read about in the violence review. It's scene is NOT appropriate for the age group this movie was made for. It appears out of smoke, with a huge red smile and green horns, holding sharp objects while looming above the viewer, then it leans forwards and urges to to "run" in a harsh whisper. I'm not joking, it made me cry for hours. It is not violent, but it gave me nightmares for five years. It is truly terrifying, and I didn't scare easily (I watched Jurassic Park, and Jaws as some of my favorite movies.) DO NOT make the mistake of letting children under nine see this. It scared me for life (so far).
I agree about the clown. I am 12, and it nearly scared me to DEATH! I am a DUDE! This demon is extremely freaky. Even if you are mature, do NOT let the easily scared see this
Oh man, I remember this one, It's touching but scary. Don't get me wrong this is a great movie but it can get intense, there are scary scenes that frightend me as a kid, mainly the nightmare scene, whenever that scene would play, I'd run out of the room until it was over. So if you want to see this movie be warned it can be intense.
I found this movie very, very disturbing,
when i first watched this, it terrified me.
there are so many parts that may be too scary for sensitive children. The part where the air conditioner blows up out of rage traumatized me
This cartoon left scars.It traumatized me.It even created complexes such as feeling pity for most ridicules objects and crying if they break down or worst get smashed.It created such sick amounts of empathy towards objects that I might actually chose to save TV over dog in dangerous situations
After that car crushing scene,I just bursted into tears,and my life has changed.
I hate it till this very day,due its dark themes,and twisted psychology.
Its one of those movies that are way over the top.
I will be soon 18,and to this very date,I just cant stand but to turn off TV when ever I see it.