I'm actually glad I didn't see it as a child, because frankly the last thing I would want as a child is a monster movie that's about children! Especially chubby ones with micro shorts.

But even now, I don't like it that much. The "its for children" argument shouldn't dictate whether I enjoy it or not, because I love a lot of films aimed at children, and this isn't one of them. Mainly because I find it too downbeat, especially the ending, which doesn't give me much hope for Ichiro.