a REAL family movie--loved it

Rating: 10/10 (8 August 2008)

A movie for the family that is not a cartoon--or worse. Exciting, great special effects, some touching moments, some lessons to learn, examples to follow, but just one heck of a good ride--lots of fun. Yeah, it could scare some little kids, but maybe not. No sex. No bad language. You won't be embarrassed. This is one of the very few movies I would watch twice or thrice. Tom Cruise is outstanding as the Dad who does his job and redeems himself. Dakota is a heart grabber. Justin Chatwin was believable as the teenage son from hell (or heading that way) becoming a budding hero. Get out the popcorn and soda and settle into your comfy couch to watch the DVD. This is just one heck of a great all-around great movie.