So what about the language?

Rating: 9/10 (9 October 1998)

I don't know where some of these people are from, but where I'm at kids know and use words like damn, hell, crap and bitching by the time they're seven or eight at least. That's how it was when I was growing up. If you don't want your kid hearing the language in this film, you better not let them go to school; I guarantee you they'll hear far worse language there. This film is not for little kids less than 5; it's PG for a reason, and not just the language. You should know that if it's rated PG, it's probably not meant for kids 5 years old or younger, so if you take kids that young to this film, you have only yourself to blame, not the studio or filmmakers. Otherwise, if your kids are older than 5, don't let a few uptight people keep you and them from seeing a really good, really fun movie. I for one am glad someone was willing to make an animated film that satisfies both adults and kids. I hope DreamWorks keeps it up and puts out more films like this, and doesn't let their movies be ruined by trying to please everyone.