As a mother of a six year old, I was not thrilled with Valiant. It did not hold my son's interest; after the first half hour, he was crying to leave. As a high school history teacher and WWII film buff, the menage of WWII films was entertaining for me. But I didn't go for my own entertainment, if you get my drift. Little kids really don't know old movies, and there wasn't enough comedic element to hold his attention. Now before you say that he's just the kind of kid who doesn't sit through movies, I will tell you that he sat mesmerized through Sky High and March of the Penguins. But Valiant? No way, Jose! I thought the movie caught elements of every feel-good war picture put out during the early 40's. I especially felt there was something "Abbott & Costello-ish" about the entire thing.
I'd recommend it for older kids, or even kids who are studying WWII. They'd find the animation interesting, even though they wouldn't get much of the content unless prodded to do so.
I'd recommend it for older kids, or even kids who are studying WWII. They'd find the animation interesting, even though they wouldn't get much of the content unless prodded to do so.