As far as fun kids films go, this is one of the best in my opinion. I enjoyed the characters even if they were campy and behaving in cliche movie ways. Everything about the beast and James Earl Jones role I loved about this movie. And the movie has an unusual but very sweet ending that brings me close to tears every time. I can't really describe why. Just see The Sandlot already if you haven't, it is a classic 90s kids movie!