Don't take the kids
This film had nothing to do with the charming children's book. It was filled with complex issues that a team of psychologists couldn't fix. No happy ending. No happy middle. Nothing happy about this film at any point, anywhere. Not that a film "should" be "happy", but to base this on the wonderful book made for children, there is only angst, and depressed, teary eyed creatures and humans alike throughout. My 8 year old was in tears and sad, and I'm asking myself why I didn't read reviews first. She, along with myself, and probably everyone in the universe was expecting a tale with magic and charm and a happy ending. What was delivered was a series of relationships that were tormented and confused, and over the top emotionally charged to upset anyone, let alone a child. DON'T take your children to see this mess of a film that leaves one at the least upset and possibly confused, and at the worst, leaves a child crying, disappointed, and with enough tears for Max to sail his boat through!
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