if you read the book and it really not a spoof . justa funny dog movie where the dog be more human then dog and nobody seem to notice . i love the movie and book . this be a great family movie and especially for those with young kid and although it have many scene more old kid and adult would understand . it be a great movie . i do not want to spoil anything so i do not know what else to really say . the movie be a great movie for a cold day when you want to light the fire and watch a movie with the family or if there be many kid around for a party or something and you want to quiet them down . they will start to watch it and forget everything else ( check on them to make sure they remember to breath ) positive .