Dark Movies for Kids

A.O. Scott wrote an essay in Sunday's The New York Times examining several recent children's movies, including "Where The Wild Things Are" and the upcoming "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Some people have said the movies are too dark for some children, and Scott acknowledges that may be true for some. But Scott argues though some movies indeed tackle tough topics and can be dark, ultimately they are more true to childhood experiences.

How do you feel? Are dark movies OK for kids? Do they need escapism? Or does it depend on the individual child?