Another Fresh Take on Familiar Territory From Pixar

Rating: 8/10 (9 August 2011)

A fairly run-of-the-mill story, peppered with enough unusual perspective and little bits of pure Pixar genius to somehow become something much more. Although the quality of animation hasn't aged particularly well, an ambitious scale and knack for breathtaking compositions provide ample compensation. Great voice acting from an all-star cast, a few good jokes for every age range, villains that manage to be threatening but not terrifying and a plot that's simple enough to draw anybody in, but deep enough to snag them for the duration. It doesn't hold up against "Monsters, Inc." or "The Incredibles," but it certainly makes for good company.