Best Film in Years

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2005)

This is a beautifully done, and very moving film. It skillfully blends romance, humor, and music into a memorable and gripping story that is up there with the great "Casablanca". The use of stop action animation is perfect for this film, giving characters and setting a richness and depth unavailable otherwise. This is actually a film that improves with re-viewing. Have so far seen it 3 times, and it gets better every time. The only improvement would be for it to be longer to better develop Emily's and Victor's relationship. Even as is, it is the best I have seen in years, and deserves ranking with the greats. Including the above mentioned "Casablanca".