This is just a brief note regarding the Lord of the Rings film that just came out.

Great flick, but wouldn't recommend it for young children (say under 10).

The film is only rated PG-13, but I think it was more violent and scary than many slasher films I've seen. I understand that parents have to be the judge about what their own kids can handle, but I don't think that the parents that brought their six year olds to see this movie for Christmas understood that blood and gore were on the agenda.

The six year olds sitting near us were asking to go home after the first hour and many had their jackets over their face until they finally fell asleep in their parents arms.

Just food for thought. (I was expecting a bit tamer flick based on the marketing for the film, I guess.)

I'd like to reiterate that this was a beautiful and exciting grown-up movie :-) After three hours, I was ready for more. Guess I'll have to wait a year...