The Inkheart movie was so good...I felt so cheerful afterwards, and our son (who's 15) and is a big fan, just loved it. He was greatly relieved that it seemed to follow the storyline so closely, with few variations.
I will say, though, that since our kids are pretty unworldly and not used to some of the things that some other kids are aware of---I'd not take our younger ones. The three least ones here (12, 10, 6) haven't seen any PG13 movies, including the Lord of the Rings movies, but everyone else has worn out our LOTR DVDs. Inkheart is PG, but there was some very slight swearing, and one hand gesture that was unnecessary, but wouldn't be obvious to someone 'not in the know'. Not sure if it was intentional, but in my experience, things like that aren't put into movies by accident. Plus there's a character called the Shadow and he's creepy in the end. His face shows on the movie poster, and is tame enough for 13 and older, but again...depends on the kid. Our little ones would have nightmares. Really.
Just wanted to share for anyone who's interested. Our oldest daughter (21), who also went, had read an online review and they mentioned more language than I noticed. But, it is a busy movie (love all the books and the set design is choice!), so I missed all but two inappropriate phrases/words. Reminds me of the situation we ran into with The Waterhorse movie. Supposedly there was language in it, but I got so engrossed in that story, it just flew right past me.
I'd recommend it, but then again, it depends on the parent's point of view on what's correct for their kids. We're pretty overprotective, so what works for us might sound extreme to someone else.
I will say, though, that since our kids are pretty unworldly and not used to some of the things that some other kids are aware of---I'd not take our younger ones. The three least ones here (12, 10, 6) haven't seen any PG13 movies, including the Lord of the Rings movies, but everyone else has worn out our LOTR DVDs. Inkheart is PG, but there was some very slight swearing, and one hand gesture that was unnecessary, but wouldn't be obvious to someone 'not in the know'. Not sure if it was intentional, but in my experience, things like that aren't put into movies by accident. Plus there's a character called the Shadow and he's creepy in the end. His face shows on the movie poster, and is tame enough for 13 and older, but again...depends on the kid. Our little ones would have nightmares. Really.
Just wanted to share for anyone who's interested. Our oldest daughter (21), who also went, had read an online review and they mentioned more language than I noticed. But, it is a busy movie (love all the books and the set design is choice!), so I missed all but two inappropriate phrases/words. Reminds me of the situation we ran into with The Waterhorse movie. Supposedly there was language in it, but I got so engrossed in that story, it just flew right past me.
