Disney's Christmas Carol Warning - The DIS Discussion Forums

karliebug · 11-08-2009, 08:22 AM

I took my daughters to this movie yesterday. I will say that as an adult,I enjoyed it completely. The animation is fantastic, very life-like. My DD's are 10 and 14. My warning is for those whom may want to take young children to see it. It had some very creepy, frightening scenes that my 10 year old was peeking through her fingers at and that my older DD and I also found creepy. If you have young children that are "fraidy cats" you may want to skip it. We saw the regular version, not the 3D version. That would probably be even scarier.

toystorymom · 11-08-2009, 09:05 AM

My friend saw it yesterday and said the same thing. She wished she had left the 5 year old at home, the 8 and 10 year olds liked it but thought it was scary. As an adult, she enjoyed it but felt she missed alot trying to comfort her little one. She said the 3D was awesome though!

mrsbornkuntry · 11-08-2009, 09:10 AM

I wondered if it would be, I thought the commercials looked scary so we decided not to take our kids, but my 12yo is going to see it at an IMAX as a field trip at school.

BlakeNJ · 11-08-2009, 09:11 AM

There are warnings after the tv promotions that it is not suitable for young children. I think I'll be leaving my 5yo at home and taking my son!

bumbershoot · 11-08-2009, 02:05 PM

Just the commercials showed me that it's NOT a kid's movie.

Actually, just the still picture of Scrooge showed me that it's not. Frightening man!

mom2val · 11-08-2009, 03:48 PM

I'm going by myself to see it first. I think it will be to scary for my 9 year old. Like everything else in life I think each parent has to use commin sense and do what is right for their kiddo. Thanks for the heads up!

ireland_nicole · 11-08-2009, 04:17 PM

I took my kiddos who are 9 and 7. I am extremely careful what they watch, but they are both very familiar with the story, and we had seen the preview at the train tour. Yes, they were extremely scared in parts, but I quickly (and very quietly) reminded them that we knew how the story ended, and that noone was going to be hurt. I think for us the most disturbing part was the end of the time of the Ghost of Christmas Present- don't want to give it away, but a good time to take smaller kids to the bathroom. I don't regret taking my kids, we had a really good conversation after about the importance of giving to one another, the importance of compassion, the availability and overwhelming gift of grace, and the consequences both good and bad of the choices we make. I think for me I wouldn't advise anyone taking kids who are too young to seperate fantasy from reality; also, I'm glad we went to a morning show, they weren't really thinking about it going to bed.

nexttrip4us · 11-08-2009, 04:31 PM

My husband said the same thing...he only took our oldest two (boys) and they are 10 and 8. A family who had brought younger children walked out. Definitely intense. I mentioned it to my SIL who wanted to take my nephew (not quite 5) and she insists he'll be fine. To each their own. If it's a question, one of us always goes to the see the movie first before bringing the kids.

cogero · 11-08-2009, 04:36 PM

I think this is going to be a movie I go and see by myself.

Lucky'sMom · 11-08-2009, 06:17 PM

Just saw this today with my DS17, DS13, DD11, DD8. Yikes. It is very real-looking and quite frightening, creepy, scary at times. Many times. I wish I hadn't even taken either of my DDs. It was, however, a very good movie and I appreciated it as an adult. It is a very good adult or teen movie.

nat1234 · 11-08-2009, 06:27 PM

My DS 18 and I went and saw it last night. It is a very good movie, we saw the 3D version), but I don't think I would have taken a child under the age of 10. There were points in the movie that I found a little creepy myself and I like the Alstair Sims A Christmas Carol. Needless to say, I'll be taking my DD 12 next weekend since she couldn't come with us last night.

java · 11-08-2009, 06:29 PM

We went with everyone- kids 4,7,12 and 15. I was nervous for the 4 year old but he usually does well in movies and he was ok here too. It is a typically dark tale but the effects were great. Really I felt like it was snowing on me! It was a bit draggy for little kids as I heard LOTS of chatting in the theater. (not us)

I enjoyed it. But wouldn't say LOVE it. I did like it. And more importantly there was a preview for a new Christmas TV special all about the elves responsible for the "landings" Santa makes. It looks adorable - can't recall the name. It looked very cute!

playswithstars · 11-08-2009, 09:25 PM

In disney's defense during the trailer they do say there are some scenes that may be frightening to children.

TinaLala · 11-08-2009, 09:37 PM

We saw it last night and my kids are 7 and 10 and they spent a good amount of time under their coats. It was an amazing movie, but scary.

Bethany2008 · 11-08-2009, 09:41 PM

My sister, brother-in-law, and cousin went with their children... My sister even said (as an adult) she had to take off her 3D glasses every once in awhile just because it was very frightening and almost overwhelming. However, the men were very satisfied lol. The kids on the other hand (5 and 9) were not so impressed... I cant wait to see it

11-08-2009, 08:22 AM	#1
karliebug DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,434	Disney's Christmas Carol Warning I took my daughters to this movie yesterday. I will say that as an adult,I enjoyed it completely. The animation is fantastic, very life-like. My DD's are 10 and 14. My warning is for those whom may want to take young children to see it. It had some very creepy, frightening scenes that my 10 year old was peeking through her fingers at and that my older DD and I also found creepy. If you have young children that are "fraidy cats" you may want to skip it. We saw the regular version, not the 3D version. That would probably be even scarier.

11-08-2009, 09:10 AM	#3
mrsbornkuntry I'm worried about raccoons I carry a diaper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Where the Army sends us Posts: 3,557	I wondered if it would be, I thought the commercials looked scary so we decided not to take our kids, but my 12yo is going to see it at an IMAX as a field trip at school. __________________ Me DH DD13 DS11 DS10 DS8 DS5 Beret...$15.00 Boots..$135.00 Having them HOME on the floor.... PRICELESS

11-08-2009, 09:11 AM	#4
BlakeNJ DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,290	There are warnings after the tv promotions that it is not suitable for young children. I think I'll be leaving my 5yo at home and taking my son! __________________

11-08-2009, 02:05 PM	#5
bumbershoot DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 19,272	Just the commercials showed me that it's NOT a kid's movie. Actually, just the still picture of Scrooge showed me that it's not. Frightening man! __________________ -molly 13 DLR trip reports of various kinds found through this link *prepretrip report for WDW*

11-08-2009, 03:48 PM	#6
mom2val Can't wait to go back Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 333	I'm going by myself to see it first. I think it will be to scary for my 9 year old. Like everything else in life I think each parent has to use commin sense and do what is right for their kiddo. Thanks for the heads up! __________________ Kristen 36 (me) Craig 38 (DH) Valerie (DD age 9) WDW off property '80, '82, '89 CBR 10/05, AKL 11/08, POP 12/09, WL 12/10

11-08-2009, 09:05 AM	#2
toystorymom DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MA Posts: 643	My friend saw it yesterday and said the same thing. She wished she had left the 5 year old at home, the 8 and 10 year olds liked it but thought it was scary. As an adult, she enjoyed it but felt she missed alot trying to comfort her little one. She said the 3D was awesome though!

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11-08-2009, 04:17 PM	#7
ireland_nicole No brainer- the fairy wins it Personally, I'm an on site girl Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,024	I took my kiddos who are 9 and 7. I am extremely careful what they watch, but they are both very familiar with the story, and we had seen the preview at the train tour. Yes, they were extremely scared in parts, but I quickly (and very quietly) reminded them that we knew how the story ended, and that noone was going to be hurt. I think for us the most disturbing part was the end of the time of the Ghost of Christmas Present- don't want to give it away, but a good time to take smaller kids to the bathroom. I don't regret taking my kids, we had a really good conversation after about the importance of giving to one another, the importance of compassion, the availability and overwhelming gift of grace, and the consequences both good and bad of the choices we make. I think for me I wouldn't advise anyone taking kids who are too young to seperate fantasy from reality; also, I'm glad we went to a morning show, they weren't really thinking about it going to bed. __________________ ME DH DD(9) DS(7) DM furbabies Harley(6)Molly(1) Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much Celebrate Neurodiversity!!!

11-08-2009, 04:31 PM	#8
nexttrip4us Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 64	My husband said the same thing...he only took our oldest two (boys) and they are 10 and 8. A family who had brought younger children walked out. Definitely intense. I mentioned it to my SIL who wanted to take my nephew (not quite 5) and she insists he'll be fine. To each their own. If it's a question, one of us always goes to the see the movie first before bringing the kids.

11-08-2009, 04:36 PM	#9
cogero DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens NY Posts: 562	I think this is going to be a movie I go and see by myself. __________________ Chiara Proud DVC Member since 7/29/08 Cast Me (38), DH (40) , DD (8), DS (2)

11-08-2009, 06:17 PM	#10
Lucky'sMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: PA Posts: 1,113	Just saw this today with my DS17, DS13, DD11, DD8. Yikes. It is very real-looking and quite frightening, creepy, scary at times. Many times. I wish I hadn't even taken either of my DDs. It was, however, a very good movie and I appreciated it as an adult. It is a very good adult or teen movie. __________________ me DH DS 17, DS 16, DS 13 DD 11 DD 9 2009 - Wyndham Bonnet Creek Presidential Suite!; 2008 - Wyndham Bonnet Creek and RPR; 2007 - POR, Wonder Cruise, BWV; 2006 - Springhill Suites, UO and PBH, Nick Hotel; 2005 - Ft. Wilderness Cabins; 2003 - Poly, OKW, AsMo; 2002 - UO and RPR; 2001 - Sheraton Vistana Villages; 2000 - Holiday Inn Family Suites, ASMu; 1996 - Swan; 1995 - Swan, ASSp, ASMu; 1994 - POFQ;1990 - College Spring Break, off-site; Many trips as a child

11-08-2009, 06:27 PM	#11
nat1234 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 253	My DS 18 and I went and saw it last night. It is a very good movie, we saw the 3D version), but I don't think I would have taken a child under the age of 10. There were points in the movie that I found a little creepy myself and I like the Alstair Sims A Christmas Carol. Needless to say, I'll be taking my DD 12 next weekend since she couldn't come with us last night. __________________ Natalie

11-08-2009, 06:29 PM	#12
java I am embracing the Turkey Butt We have the mentally insane lab and the incredibly flatulent Bulldog I'm the mean wife Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,428	We went with everyone- kids 4,7,12 and 15. I was nervous for the 4 year old but he usually does well in movies and he was ok here too. It is a typically dark tale but the effects were great. Really I felt like it was snowing on me! It was a bit draggy for little kids as I heard LOTS of chatting in the theater. (not us) I enjoyed it. But wouldn't say LOVE it. I did like it. And more importantly there was a preview for a new Christmas TV special all about the elves responsible for the "landings" Santa makes. It looks adorable - can't recall the name. It looked very cute!

11-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#13
playswithstars Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 330	In disney's defense during the trailer they do say there are some scenes that may be frightening to children.

11-08-2009, 09:37 PM	#14
TinaLala Hold My Table at Ohana's I'm on My Way! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 1,317	We saw it last night and my kids are 7 and 10 and they spent a good amount of time under their coats. It was an amazing movie, but scary. __________________ Explore - Link arms - Fly away!

11-08-2009, 09:41 PM	#15
Bethany2008 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 60	My sister, brother-in-law, and cousin went with their children... My sister even said (as an adult) she had to take off her 3D glasses every once in awhile just because it was very frightening and almost overwhelming. However, the men were very satisfied lol. The kids on the other hand (5 and 9) were not so impressed... I cant wait to see it __________________ Bethany

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