Difinatly a step up for Disney

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 2005)

This animated feature is a major step up from the studio's recent (and weak) films. Much better that Atlantis, Treasure Planet, and Emperor's New Groove. Though the story isn't as epic as the lion king or Little Mermaid, it is very entertaining and ever so adorable and very sweet. You can't argue with that! The animation, unlike some recent movies, is really in the classic style. It is absolutely beautiful; with watercolor backgrounds and hand animated water (instead of CGI). The character animation is very, very good; smooth and fluid (as smooth as any computer animation). The story is all about family and belonging, a little sappy sometimes, but good for kids and adults that don't mind feeling a little sentimental. Could be a little boring for some younger kids (not a whole lot of flashiness) but Stitch is a great and entertaining character.
This is one of the last hand animated movies we'll probably ever see. So sad; this movie's look is so "warm" and "vibrant" compared to the "cold" and "plasticy" look of the recent barrage of CGI animations.
Recommend highly.