While the movie doesn't hew closely to Roald Dahl's book, it does keep the sense of wonder, both sinister and spectacular, alive.
James and the Giant Peach
(1996, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, David Thewlis)Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
Close to the book, in spirit.
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
disappointing
My kids and I loved the book, but the movie is a disappointment. The filmed sequences are ok, but the animation is crude. But the worst part is that they changed the story so much and took all the fun out of it. We watched it once and I'll donate it to the library. My kids have no interest in ever seeing it again.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Excellent Family Movie
Though the basis is a child in a horrible parenting situation, the message that one can overcome adversity is priceless. Our children cannot have this reinforced enough.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give it
I left the room...
This movie is crazy. My mother bought it for my kids, and the oldest left the room and my youngest had nightmares that night. The violent tendencies of the two Aunts is disturbing. The animation was clearly last century. I don't recommend this movie to anyone.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
I watched this when i was about 7 years old and those aunts were really creepy for me! I watched it again and I really wanted to like it, but I just couldn't
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Bad Movie
I first saw this movie when I was 6 and it scared me! I had nightmares for a long time. I recently saw it again and It isn't a must see for the family at all. The guardians of James are mean, the story line is uninteresting, there are creepy stuff in it, and it didn't teach me anything!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Okey, but not Great.
This movie is okay, but nothing to write home about.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
sweet movie
MUST SEE FOR ALL!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I laughed!
Really good movie!!!! A must-see for all ages.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
cracked up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think this is a crazy book...
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Clever and cute
Great for younger children but might lose interest of children over 10.
