loved it--even more the second time I saw it.

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2001)

It is the best kind of children's movie in that it appeals to the whole family. There is adult humor (as in intelligent, not as in gross or obscene) that tickles the adult funny bone as well as entertaining children of all ages. I was delighted to see that the second viewing was just as fun if not more. I caught little subtle funnies that I missed the first time and laughed just as much at those I remembered. The current release includes out-takes with the "cast" which are hilarious. My only caution is that some of the scare scenes could be a little scary for the young ones but they don't last long and seem to be soon forgotten by the gentleness shown by some of the monsters. I predict it will live long in the video market too!