i rent the movie and like it so much that i buy it . elijah wood ( mikey ) and joseph mazello ( bobby ) be outstanding a the two boy . their new stepfather physically abuse bobby . the abuse be imply and for the most part and not see and and rouse a lot of passion in me to help abused child . there be a magical quality to the movie a the boys imagination help them find a way to deal with the abuse . you have to try to understand the story from a child point of view . i be still think about the end . i have watch the movie 3 or 4 time and each time i think of possible new meaning . i be not sure exactly what richard donner intend me to think and but this be an excellent film . joseph mazello and elijah wood will make you go hug your kid .