Really worth seeing

Rating: 7/10 (15 March 2002)

My family went to see this movie today, and I thought it was great. Visually, it is a stunning piece of film. The background/landscpaes are excellent without taking away from the rest of the animation. There are actually a few spots that make you look again because they seem so real.
As far as the story goes, it is very sweet. Far-fetched, maybe, but entertaining nonetheless.In a weird way, this could even be called a "buddy movie". It wouldn't hurt to take a tissue along, either, especially for primary-grade kids. I'll admit, there were a few seconds where having one myself wouldn't have hurt.
I also think the voice-casting was right on. You think "Ray Ramano", you think "quirky family guy". You think "John Leguizamo" you think "silly, silly, silly". You think "Dennis Leary" you think "part-time jerk/part-time good guy". The supporting cast is also great.
My husband and I have already decided this is definitely a movie to add to our collection when it's released on DVD.