While the movie doesn't hew closely to Roald Dahl's book, it does keep the sense of wonder, both sinister and spectacular, alive.
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DVD: James and the Giant Peach
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
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Close to the book, in spirit.

DVD: Walking with Dinosaurs
I rate this titleonand give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
While violent, this is "nature" violence, in a documentary style, that has captured my kids' imaginations for years.

DVD: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
I rate this titleonand give itPurists may balk, but PC is a faithful adaption.
Get past Ben Barnes prettiness, and you can clearly see the heart of C.S. Lewis' tale. Parents should watch out for the violence threshold of their children. My 8-year-old navigated the waters well, ...
