This movie actually made me angry. I found myself angry with it about halfway through. The main female character was annoying and useless and I found Jack bland as well. I know it isn't Tim Burton but his movies are charming as well as weird but this movie had none of the charm to balance out the weird and replaced charm with irritating. I didn't even like the animation, once again it lacked charm. I didn't enjoy it, it made me irritated, I was yelling at the main girl, bored by the lead, I dislike this movie immensely. Nothing about this movie was endearing to me.

######Spoiler Alert for everyone, especially children.DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE!The movie is a bit dark but the bully gets it. Sort of a good story about adoption. Boy falls in love after severe warnings not to do so.The ruining factor is that #####Spoiler alert######the star boy, after getting his true love, commits suicide. Yes, life is great so now I will kill myself. What kind of losers make a movie for anyone, especially teens, that glorifies suicide. That is violence and should make this rated R. There is NOTHING GOOD or entertaining about suicide. Ruined the whole movie and evening.

We think this movie is fabulous. Both my kids love it and have watched it several times. They are 7, boy and girl. They enjoy the music and artistry. some of the topics are fairly serious but I find most kids see movies for what they are, Fun entertainment. They aren't looking for deeper meaning or emotional attachments. If they want to discuss the movie content, we do , but they mostly just enjoy the show. I suppose this movie isn't for all kids. My kids also enjoy Book of Life, which is also on the odd side. As for the "jack the ripper" part ,my kids have no idea who that is. It was just a scary looking character. They didn't pay that much attention to it.

As many other reviewers are noting...This feature is NOT for Kids. Not because of inappropriate trashy stuff: There's no cursing, no nudity, no anime-kiddie-porn, and none of the usual over the top violence we've become used to in general Kid animated features (Explosions, etc) Rather, it's the unpleasant emotional issues of acceptance & affection and Life & Death that are front and center. That said, the story of a baby born with a frozen heart that's replaced with a cuckoo clock is richly detailed, with some very well written songs and a story line that moves with a brisk pace. The animation of the fantasy Clockwork-Victorian world is visually exquisite.But be warned: This is no Disney scripted place where everyone has a happy ending. There are dark moments that will lead to a poetic and poignant place.Even if you don't have kids (Teen or otherwise) to consider...this movie is a beautifully crafted piece of light drama for Adults to enjoy on a nice rainy or snowy Sunday Afternoon.