i take my child and age 8 and 5 and to see the movie over the weekend and i would have to say that i enjoy it every bit as much a they do . the character portray by emma thompson be simply wonderful . even though she use her magic to get desired result from the child and all one have to do be look into her eye and see the genuine compassion she felt for the child . the whole scenario with the fairy tale book and logic behind why the child misbehave to much make them not nearly as bratty a one would have expect from such behavior and actually make me feel a bit sorry for them so they become almost likable in their attitude . they weren not just brat for the sake of be brat while they have a genuine fear of lose their father which and ultimately would have happen have he marry that harpie mrs. quimby . my child absolutely love the whole barnyard animal scene and especially the dancing donkey . second to that be the food fight at the wedding . i find this movie to be appropriate for child of all age and simply enjoyable for myself as well . i highly recommend this movie .