First time at the movies - how old?

[Kitt3n]

DD was 2 and a half, and we went to see Finding Nemo.

But i think Nemo is on a different scale to anything that is out at the moment.

Havent seen horton, but looks pretty good - maybe you could try that one at the drive ins? However i do think the drive ins are usually 2 movies back - to - back. The drive in is at Bass Hill as far as i remember.

[Antheia]

We took the kids(aged 3 and 17mths) to see horton hears a who about a month ago. Wasn't very successful. DS started mucking up about halfway through and kept running around making noise so DH took him out for a walk. Then DD wanted to leave with about 20mins to go.

[SamiH]

I think they are a bit young for Horton - I saw it with my 5yo last week and he was just getting fiddly for the last 10minutes. A fair bit of dialogue - and yep -Nemo was in a category of it's own I think.

I would suggest saving your $$$ at the cinema for this time around ....

Good luck!

[DrGirl72]

Took eldest DS to movies when he was 5 (Piglets Big Movie) then with DS number 2 we saw Finding Nemo when he was about three. DS #2 is very active and found being still for all of the film a challenge. We saw Horton last week (they are now 7 and 9 years old) and I agree with some of the other posters that preschoolers may struggle throughtit. The boys and I loved it though!

I'd go with saving money or going to Zoo/Musem etc.

[bon]

DH took Harry when he was 3 too see Cars and he loved it - sat and watched the whole thing. Then a few months later I took him to see Charlotte's Web and he got bored and was getting up and walking around...I think it really depends on the movie. I won't take Grace or Matilda to the cinema because I know they won't sit still for that long.

[Lucy]

Olivia had her first trip to the pictures as a special treat for her 4th birthday...I took her to see Alvin & the Chipmunks.........she was as good as gold.

And coincidentally we have a trip for all 5 of us planned for the drive in tonight! I am torn between looking forward to it and dreading it......but figured it'd be a long weekend treat of hot chips in the car for dinner, then a movie, and if they all get cranky, its only a short drive home.......but I have pillows and dooners for the tailgate planned in the hope they will just drop off to sleep..........

[beansbeans!]

hi; i dont really know if they are too young. I think the issue is more on whether they are interested in the topic and theme of the movie. Also there is no cinema guidelines as to who is free to get into the movie. For instance some cinemas say that under fours are free, others do not. If you want to cut down the cost, you could ask the cinemas beforehand about it. It can even differ from staff to staff.... Personally I think they are old enough, but in the end it is up to you!

Justine