The movie is engaging and fun for kids. My kids have greatly enjoyed it. The movie is very refreshing in how clean it is (no swearing, bad attitude or disrespectful behavior). The relationships in the family are also very warm. Everyone cares for one another, though no one is depicted as perfect. The plot is a little predictable for adults, though it works well for children (mine are upper elementary school aged). Child actors are very good too. The dynamics between the group of friends were good to watch. Overall, the movie lives you with a positive feeling. Also, it is set in a very beautiful are.