4 Film Favorites: Children's Fantasy (5 Children and It, The Neverending Story, The Secret Garden, The Witches)

This was a delightful movie, however be advised that it has very little in common with the book of the same name. Let’s just say that the movie was inspired by the book.

I got this movie because I knew my 7 grandchildren loved it when it came out, so I knew my 7 great-grandchildren would love it as well and sure enough, I was I right. They age 2 to 8 and watch it over and over, so I’ll probably have to buy one for each household. Hahahahaha!

This movie was a real surprise, given the fact that came in went from theatres in about a microsecond. It is a delight -- head and shoulders above practically any recent "blockbuster" movie based on a children's book, like Willy Wonka. Well written, good photography, appealing actors. Truth be told, closer to a 4 than a 5, but I had to give it an extra star to undo the damage of the curmugeon who lambasted it here. (And yes, I've read nearly all of E. Nesbit -- while many details differ -- as in any good movie based on a book -- it does capture much of the feel of her fantasy.)

This movie is okay, though I wish it were true to the book. It is about five children and a green creature called "It.""It" is a Psammead who lives in a secret beach. "It" can grant one wish a day, but sometimes he grants more than one. The wishes have lessons and the children learn from them.Read the book first as I did, and stretch your imagination.

Actually, I haven't see the whole film but enough of it to know that my daughter would like it. I sent it to her and she said she and her partner both enjoyed it as well as the niece and two nephews she watches. While there were parts the three year old didn't quite understand it still captured her attention which in itself is something. The boys are seven and nine and they enjoyed it as well.

Ok

3 out 4 of the movies were good. Good value for the money. My son watches them over and over.

I must say that I was so pleasantly surprised by this movie. My young daughter asked to rent it, and not having read the book, we didn't know what we were in for. It captivated the imagination, had great effects, thanks to Jim Henson studios, all the while showing how youthful siblings manage to handle each other while living without their parents. And...how innocently children can live in the midst of fear of losing their father in war. It was not too serious. If your children like fantasy without overdone drama and scary effects, see this!

Very good combination of movies

All 4 movies old fashion but very nice. "The witches" will need a little of discretion if you have very young children.

Great old movies! My only complaint is that they are on double sided DVDs and it’s hard to tell which movie you’re putting in.

I love the movies

Wonderful....my grandchildren adore it!