Watchable children's animation, weak story but colorful visuals

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2009)

I disliked this film on first viewing but repeat viewings have made me change my mind. It's not without it's share of flaws but is still quite watchable. The film caters to a younger audience than 'Antz'. There are bright colors and the animation is spectacular at times. The story is lifted from 'Seven Samurai', something which was a turn-off for me on first viewing. However, it does have some subtle humor and the closing credits alone are almost worth the price of admission. The film is slow to start and the pace slightly uneven. The last hour is a lot of fun as the pace picks up. Watchable.
Overall 7/10