This movie wasnt worth the money for mom and 4 year old. Neither were impressed. The story didn't hold our interest.

What could have been a wonderfully delightful movie really fell flat and had my kids asking me "Is that it? Is there any more to it?" There were a couple of interesting scenes, but for the most part they were like an oasis in the desert. If they would have developed the storyline or plot better it wouldn't have been such a flat movie. Nothing objectionable at all - just a movie my kids never wanted to watch even a second time.

I think the movie was the best because there is a lot of magic and people in the movie care about other people in the movie.

I let my 6 and 12 year olds watch this movie (without doing the research) by themselves. I read the back and checked out the G rating and thought "Oh, this is fine". The back of the box says that the boss is going to retire, not DIE. My children lost their grandfather and are dealing with death and what it really means. My son is all of the sudden (I thought) freaking out again about my death and thinking that I am going to die and leave him. I just watched the movie and now I know why he is again freaked out. Had I had known that Mr. Magorium was slated to die and not just retire, I never would have allowed him to watch the movie. My daughter yes, that I why I suggest that this movie is for older kids and not those who are dealing with a real death in their lives. It's not sweet and trancendant...it's death and has thrown my family back to having to reassure my son that if Nana picks him up at daycare it's because Mom is working and not because she is dead.

I thought it was a good movie but but both my eight year old son and six year old nephew both liked it but said it was a little sad. There are some funny parts in the movie but I think it was a little too mature for really young kids.

My 9 year old daughter saw this with her friend and loved it. I took my 5 year old daughter as a mommy/daughter date. She was bored, we went too late 7 PM showing. And she wanted to leave. I thought it was very sweet. This can be viewed by anyone!

I took my family of 4, two girls ages 5 and pretty much 7, to see the movie. I was worried my 5 year old was getting squirmy, it is a bit slow. But when it was over they talked non-stop about the movie and said how much they loved it. I think you really have to know your child. We are a movie loving family and my kids love all types of movies. My husband and I enjoyed the message. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't more "magic" I have an inner child. But we all fell in love with Mr Magorium and were excited for the girl who takes over the shop. We talked after the movie about how we all have magic within us. We just have to look deep and find it. I recommend the movie, just wait until it goes to DVD and save money.

Saw this opening weekend with 6 kids; 2 8 yrs old; 1 11; and 3 12 year old girls. All 6 were enthralled and spoke repeatedly about how great it was all weekend long. Repeating lines, telling each other stories about the movie. They found it to be magical for sure! The other adult and I enjoyed it also; we particularly liked Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of Mr. Magorium ... he never took a mis-step; kept the character delightful and believable ... which is a stretch given this character! I couldn't help but offer that it was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder's version) without the oddness and slightly weird overtone. Great fun and great story and great message.