This is a cerebral and artistic movie that many people have struggled through, especially those that have trouble with metaphors and expect a direct story arc. You can talk at length about the film without giving away any spoilers: the greater themes involve our lack of objectivity in relationships and the paradox within the vocation of acting. Some of the metaphors are so direct, they are elusive. There is a literal "little man behind a curtain", a literal "key" that is found by the main character when one of the movies punchlines is revealed, and a literal "pandoras box" that is opened by the key. The dream is the reality in this movie, so be prepared to see it with an open mind that is ready to be engaged. I would not recommend this movie for children. Most take caution with the intense romantic scene with two women, and the depraved scene of masturbation. I would caution parents more against the complexity of the movie - many adults have difficulty "getting it". Only the most mature and contemplative children would stand a chance of understanding what is happening.