Stunning, absolutely stunning

Rating: 10/10 (15 November 2004)

I saw this movie two days ago, and I must say that I'm very surprised at the current low rating of 7.0.
I was amazed by this movie. I saw the IMAX 3-D version. I really suggest that you see it this way. I have never seen such a spectacle in a theater. I have never seen a movie more than once in the theater, but I may see this one again, because that experience can't nearly be duplicated at home.
I thought they did a fantastic job with this wonderful children's book. I really am surprised at the negative comments from people. I don't know maybe in a normal theater it would just be a very good movie. Many people are commenting about the lifeless look of the characters, I guess that is somewhat true, but it didn't bother me at all. I think the actors did excellent work with the voices. That brought them to life for me. Tom Hanks is so good.
I went to the movie with two families, 4 adults and six children ages 3,4,4,6,10, and 10. There were some parts that I think can be scary for small children, but none of the ones in our group had trouble with it. My three year old son hid his eyes during the scene where the toy came to life and yelled at the boy, but it was over quickly, and he went back to enjoying the movie. I must say though, that I think it's a shame to have scenes in a movie like this that can potentially scare young kids. It's just unnecessary. Why put doubts in parent's minds?
I think anyone of any age (above 3) would LOVE this movie. Go see it in IMAX. I think it's an instant classic.