we're pretty old school around here, though, and we like to pull out the board games and play something as a family. there’s nothing stand-out amazing about the movie, but it is certainly a light-hearted and enjoyable experience. i’m taking on the stocking stuffing in my family this year so i love this! throwing food over the gate works well when i leave them now and they are far more settled. i gave her the same pause that she had given me. they were in constant contact with us every step of the way. 