What can I say? I really enjoyed this movie. The story is simplistic but contains the kind of messages that kids should here. The standard adult humor that has worked its way into these movies since "Shrek" set a new standard in irreverence is also here but much more subtle this time. (This is good as I don't feel guilty about laughing when surrounded by fifty little tykes.) We live in such a cynical age when a good hearted sweet movie likes this gets bashed so heavily by the critics. Damn people, lighten up.
The animation is awesome. It is one of the most inventive worlds ever created since the new wave computer animation was started back with "Toy Story". Granted the animation isn't quite up to Pixar's very high standards but its close and what it lacks in polish it makes up for in imagination. This world is a wonder to look at. My suggestion to all is whether you have little ones or not, get out there and see this entertaining movie while you still can. The big screen was made for movies like this.
The animation is awesome. It is one of the most inventive worlds ever created since the new wave computer animation was started back with "Toy Story". Granted the animation isn't quite up to Pixar's very high standards but its close and what it lacks in polish it makes up for in imagination. This world is a wonder to look at. My suggestion to all is whether you have little ones or not, get out there and see this entertaining movie while you still can. The big screen was made for movies like this.