First time at the movies - how old?

[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