There are many themes developed in this film: good vs. evil, domination by force, racism [mutants are shunned], and corrupting power. Young children won’t grasp the themes I’ve mentioned, but they will quickly catch on to the “good guys and the bad guys”. I would advise parents to monitor very young children watching this, because there is still quite an amount of violence. However, that’s what comic books are all about. Professor X favors education and helping humans, Magneto believes only power and control are needed. These two opposed views provide for nearly all the action and dialogue of the movie. While I’d never watch this movie’s original PG-13 version, I will recommend parents viewing this edited version with their children, and even pausing long enough to have a discussion about the themes I’ve already articulated: good vs. evil, racism and it’s affects on society, the utter brutality of force and violence. In this way, there is definite redeeming value to the film and an “aha” opportunity for parents.