Valerie in Chicago Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Can I take my 5 1/2 yo DD1 to see it? Allow me to expand... we had to take her out of Wall-E because she was screaming and crying in terror. I let her watch Charlotte's Web, completely forgetting about Charlotte dying at the end. When I heard her sobbing, I slapped my forehead and ran back to comfort her. Bad Mom Moment. And we had read the book a month or so earlier. Lots of crying over Charlotte's death, which I had forgotten about before even reading the book. Yes, I'm a dork. We recently read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which she loved. So I got the (1971) movie, previewed it and found only one part to fast-forward (the freaky boat ride through the tunnel). Other than that, I figured she'd be fine. No. She was creeped out by Charlie and Grandpa Joe floating to the fan (so NOT in the book). And she sobbed at the end. When she finally collected herself enough, she managed to tell me that she thought that Wonka should have kept the factory. So if I take her to see "Up," will I just be piling on? Or should I blow it off until she's a little less sensitive? Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie in Chicago Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 I just realized that I posted this on the Curriculum Board and not on the General Board! Help a girl out, Admin?? Sincere apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deana FL Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 it was a great movie...me and mine really enjoyed it. However, it may not be gentle enough for your daughter. There are some mean dogs and a definite bad guy who ends up falling out of the sky after trying to kill the main characters. Not to mention that the old man's wife dies fairly early on, but the movie does a great job of making the viewer fall in love with her from the start....so that part is kinda sad. I wouldn't spend the money to go to the theater, maybe rent the dvd later...because it really is a GREAT movie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I have a very sensitive kid, now almost 8, and we don't go to the theater anymore. I took her to Wall-E and we both hated it, and before that it was a long time before we went. When she was little - 5ish - we tried and ended up leaving. It was frustrating since it seemed like my kid was the only one affected by media. But - I've finally come to embrace that God made her gentle, and toughening her up through media exposure was not a good way to go about expanding her horizons. I embrace her sensitive side and I am no longer in any rush to expose her to anything. I think about the movies we saw as kids - Herbie, The Shaggy Dog, and fun silly stuff like that. There wasn't suspense and violence and language and "situations". Frankly, I am glad we don't support what Hollywood thinks is appropriate for little kids anymore. Your DD may be different - but for us - I've learned it's best to avoid them until older. And now if we watch a video at home - I pre-watch everything and give her spoilers. The point is for her to enjoy it, not be tortured. So - I am getting off my soapbox and just encouraging you to drop the media for a while. You won't regret it (and you'll certainly have less to explain!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 We watched it today. I was gripping DDs arm over the suspense several times and I was soaked in tears twice. :blushing: I loved it! But I would not take your DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irizarry4 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 We watched it today. I was gripping DDs arm over the suspense several times and I was soaked in tears twice. :blushing: I loved it! But I would not take your DD. :iagree: .... except, I cried several more times. But I agree that your dd would not be able to handle it, if Wall-E was too much for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Not a good choice if she couldn't handle Wall-E. But an excellent movie nonetheless. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Valarie, Excellent movie, but with the dogs and death, probably not for your sensitive 5yo. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibaker103 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I sobbed throughout the whole movie. My 13 year old son thought I was insane but I could swear I saw him choked up a bit at one point. It's a fantastic movie but definitely NOT for your sensitive little munchkin! Jennifer Mother to Noah Age 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I have a very sensitive 6yo ds, so thank you for posting this (and for all the responses!). Although dh and I would love to see it, I guess we'll be waiting for the DVD. I've learned I have to be very careful with media also. He had a scary Veggie Tales experience at age 3, and to this day, refuses to watch them! You are not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie in Chicago Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 Thank you SOOOO much, everyone! I really do appreciate it! I've put "Up" on the Netflix reserve queue and will look into it once it's on DVD. If nothing else, then *I'll* get to see it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.