oh man . me and my five year old son saw this movie tonight and we have a rollick good time . it start off slow and surprisingly somber ( the kid dad be off at war while he lonely and sad ) . however and once the water horse itself grows and be release into the loch and the movie turn into magic . see the full grown cruscoe rise from the depth of the water have u both wildly cheer out loud and and the scene when the kid rode on his back and go for an underwater sea romp be pure celluloid gold beautifully film and an amazing ride . furthermore and while the drama at the begin lag and i actually find myself kind of into the anti war drama towards the end . all in all and a most satisfying night out at the movie .