Best animated movie in ages, inspiring and strong!

Rating: 9/10 (24 June 2012)

I haven't felt so inspired after a animated pg film in ages! There were strong female leads, without being clichéd. The Merdia and the queen are very likable and realistic characters (as realistic as an animated can be), strong of mind and body.
The movie starts off strong and beautiful and ends the same. there's some slap stick humor in there, mainly for the kids benefit, but it didn't drag on like it does in some kids movies. It had me as an adult laughing as well.
The scenery was lush, green and vibrant, with some dark forested area. Beautiful. I also liked that they incorporated "fates" instead of fairies which was refreshing and nice to see other cultures in mainstream films.
I found it most akin to Monsters Inc, because it had that same feel good message, and more subdued slapstick (unlike Shrek)
I took my 7 years old daughter and while there were a few frightening scenes, my daughter loved it.
I cried like a baby at a few scenes.
It had heart, plot and great voices!