4/5 Charming!
  by N. Hacker
This movie develops slowly. It doesn't involve catchy songs or eye-catching color. It's an old fashioned story. If you have a child who has the patience to listen, then he/she will enjoy this movie. If your child is use to a lot of slapstick comedy, some action and laughs from the get-go, and every few minutes, he/she will be bored.

The Tales of Despereaux is a movie to envelope yourselves in. A sweet, thought-provoking story to tuck into and appreciate.

5/5 delightful
  by Nancy Robertson
At age 58 it really touched the inner child in me. I love this movie as well as my 17 year old, grandchildren and it is great when babysitting other children.

1/5 boring, slow and sinister
  by J. Beggs (US)
Do not waste your time. The movie develops very slowly - there is not much going on until the very end. The animation is beautiful and detailed but the story plot and voices are pathetic. I feel sorry for the artists' wasted talent.
The movie is certainly not appropriate for young children due to numerous instances of extreme violence and wickedness. Besides, the movie just lacks energy and focus to keep the little ones interested.

3/5 Did not live up to expectations
  by Denise Moran (Omaha, NE)
Did not live up to expectations, hard for an adult to sit through and watch.

5/5 touching story of bravery through persistance
  by Georgia Anderson (charlotte,N.C.)
what a fantastic,heartwarming story...Someone so differant that he stands out in a crowd for numerous reasons...he is set up for ridicule even by his own family and still perserveres. He is the bravest of the brave for all the right reasons!!!Because it is the right thing to do...it should inspire anyone from 8 to 80