I did not like this movie at all. It has some very dark setting and extremely dark characters.

Bunch of random stuff happening. No story line really, just a hap-hazard movie. Expected more as I read the book when I was little. But it wasn't like the book at all. It was really lame, camera was jerky for no reason at all (normally done to stir adrenaline) and gave me a head-ache. Not the a kids movie at all. Warner Bros President said of the movie: "I would say it’s a movie for adults first and for a certain kind of child second. It doesn't completely fit your expectation of a pure family film. It’s all good, but it is surprising." Not a good movie in general, very poorly put together.

To the people wondering what went wrong with this film: Maurice Sendak, the writer of the book which this was based on, also worked on this film. He approved what Dave Eggers came up with as an interpretation of his story. So when you say that "the movie screwed it up" you're essentially saying that the guy who originally wrote the book is stupid. Most of the people rating this film poorly apparently didn't get what the original book was about. I won't elaborate on that since it would do everyone well to educate themselves, but I will say the film caught the essence of the book. Also, to parents taking their kids to these films: USE GOOGLE. Occasionally I'll see a review "warning" parents about films like this as if they've been mislead into believing this is Bridge to Terebithia and not Watership Down, but that isn't the case. Double check online to see if the film is something you'd want your kid seeing. Though really, I've never known anyone who grew up to be a psychopath because they watched Secret of Nimh. I doubt this film will scar the delicate mind of any child.

To be honest, I hated it. I felt like there was no plot/point of the whole movie! There was no support, just a kid doing random stuff, like getting eaten by monsters and building forts. Everything just seemed very random, nothing seemed real. Also it barely followed the book. I think it was a mistake to make a 48 page (With little on each page) children book into a full movie. I wish I could say I liked it.

thanks very much for the movies sincerly jahniklwa

The book was better. Hands down!

2nd time watching, it still makes me cry buckets. It's gorgeous, visually, and different from any movie I've ever seen.

I am really surprised at all these comments. Apparently people want to dumb down their kids and make things simple and happy for them. That ain't life. This is an excellent movie.

the people rating this really need to lighten up. they are complete idiots. this is a good film. it is NOT a childrens film, it is a film about childhood. confusing, emotional, and magical.

ATTENTION PARENTS. Don't show young children this movie unless you want them to have long lasting nightmares. I'm a pretty liberal dad, even let my 4yr old watch Spiderman and Avatar, but here's the difference. Those are clear 'he's a good guy-he's a bad guy' stories. This one includes such gems as: getting yelled at and thrown to the floor by your mom; being bullied; imminent threat of death; suffocation; and more! There's no lesson or happy ending. If you want to see how it should have been done, watch "The Gruffalo" Sorry about the rant.