I took two younger girls to see this movie, and all THREE of us agreed that it was a total "waste" of time... Everyone who keeps saying that there is "something for everyone" is sorely mistaken. Coming from a Christian home, I was extremely uncomfortable with all of the "new age" propaganda (which is NOT like Disney magic in the slightest) and bizarre things that were going on. Watching teachers "read" the palm of a 5 year old (or how-ever old she was) was actually disturbing to me. As if parents just let people do things like that to their children while they're sitting right there... Perhaps you would, if you were totally fine with palm reading. But, I know plenty of people who are not.

The film had an over-all "tense" feeling that never really delivers but, puts someone who was expecting something pleasant in an uncomfortable state... like the one of wondering whether something is going to "pop" out of the cabinets or something.

The storyline was something so enormously far fetched that my 13 year old sister had no idea what had even just hit her. Unlike a movie like "Bridge to Terribithia," or something of that nature, this movie would require you to know about "mysticism," and "new age" beliefs to understand HALF of what's going on.

The child star is extremely "creepy" in some scenes. She does things like "shows someone" a magic trick which totally freaks this person out. Especially when she inserts her hand into a floating globe that appears to be disintegrating it. She does other strange things and becomes steadily more creepy leading some of us to wonder if she's really being influenced by the devil or something. Talking about "astrology" and what not.

Perhaps the "strange" language that this stuffed bunny is always spewing out was supposed to sound "cute" but in reality, I think myself and a lot of people just found it to be disturbing.

I would NOT suggest this movie to young children or to anyone sensitive. It might scare them terribly. If you however like the idea of all the "Tibbetian" and "New Age" stuff then go for it. My personal thought? It'll completely go over most children's heads and stay in their minds as a really strange thing they saw when they are older.

I saw in the screen and it's fun to have at home to see it again whenever I want to with my kids and their friends

Couldn't stand it. Stopped watching after the teacher got involved with the science fair- about an hour in, I think. I thought that maybe the movie was a slow builder- lots of exposition that would eventually pay off. All I got was some half-hearted acting, a pair of not-that-cute kids who carry around alien technology. You'd think there would be more drama. It also had some kind of preachy- the blood of the earth is on your hands if you don't tune into nature more often message. Can't say if it paid off or clarified, but I was done wasting my time.

I rented this movie when it came out earlier last year and it was so good that I am probably going to rent it again. I was able to follow the story line easily but after a year and a half I forgot some of the major points. But I do remember it was a great sci-fi movie that centers around the lives of two children (Noah and Emma)who find a box in the beach and when they open it, it drastically changes their lives. All sorts of supernatural things happen and the children can see into different dimensions and communicate telephatically with other creatures. The movie plot really starts to intensify when the feds find out that the source of the power outage occured in the children's home and then they find out what exactly caused it.

It is a must see sci-fi movie that I highly recommend for the whole family. Although it might be a little scary for children under 6. It is best to rent this movie on Netflix since they offer the best plans and prices.

there are so many movies out there and sometimes you cant seem to find anything on 200 channels. then you come across the last mimzy. should i check it out ? yes and i did. i was very glad i did. it's a fun family movie that makes you laugh, cry and wonder. it's an adventurous story about 2 siblings, emma and noah ( i believe it's their movie debut )who find a box on the sea shore of the the family's summer house and soon find it's contents are much more serious then anyone in the film. it moves at a very good pace w/o any mumbo jumbo. i wont put in spoilers (i
hate spoilers ), but as the rest of the players are amazed and trying to figure it out, the brother and sister hold the key to getting mimzy back
home. does the stuffed rabbit go home and where is home. emma finds out and the 2 siblings scramble up every effort to get mimzy back. ive seen it 4 times and give it a 4.5 star rating. dont pass it up. it's a movie well worth watching. timothy hutton and joely richardson star as the parents as they watch that it's now more important to get mimzy safe
instead of the FBI and our goverment interrigating poor mimzy.
author: don barajas , phx, az.