Reply #7: OK. I just saw it yesterday at an IMAX showing in San Francisco.

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There were many, many children in the audience, and many adults accomanying them, and they all had a great time. The scary parts are indeed scary, but all the plusses in the film are so worth it. I heard a gazillion teenage girls squeal with delight when the new, grown-up Hermione was revealed! They again shrieked with delight when Rupert Grint's name appeared on screen. If your 5 year old is particularly impressionable or frightened easily, have an honest talk beforehand and ask if s/he really wants to go to something very scary. That'll tell you.