Humorous and Deeply Charged!

Rating: 10/10 (8 August 2002)

First of all, bravo to Disney for bringing something so REAL world and REAL time to the big screen focusing on something that we all truly need, a reality check on the importance and value of "family" ( "Ohana" ). Bravo to this gem of a movie, destined to be a classic for it's humor, but especially for its message that it gets across with such clarity and deeply charged emotion, and I mean, EMOTION ! A characteristic of real true Disney fashion. I've seen it three times, and there are quite a few deep moments that bring a definite lump in the throat and mist to the eye. Believe me, if there is any person whose heart is not touched in any way in the way this movie intends to do, or if there is no positive effect felt by that person's heart from this movie, then there must truly be something not right with that person's heart. And bravo to all those that gave this movie AT LEAST 4 stars ( maximum of 5 from the other review board from where this review came from).
Bravo to anyone giving this movie at least 8 stars on this review board. Anything less means you're not looking deep enough into the work that went on behind the scenes and in the hearts of all those who made this movie possible. The majority of the raves and reviews reflects only part of the reason why there will be a sequel made for VHS/DVD for TV for next year as well as a TV series and then a second sequel in 2004. If anyone cannot get the message that this film is trying reach out to you with, then you're can't be looking for the right thing. I give Lilo & Stitch my max - 10 stars Also to you Ronzo-4 whose review I read - Bravo to you for seeing exactly what the writers, producers, directors,and all involved wanted you to see, and feel. As you quoted from the movie, "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten". ( You forgot that end part Ronzo - no problem )A message that we really need to give a greater re-awakening to on its value, importance, and power, and all that it embodies. One of love's greatest symbols has to represented in the meaning of Ohana / Family. And from what research the writers Sanders and Deblois did in Hawaii /Kuaii, uncovered what they testified to be very STRONG community / family ties in that area. What an example to write into this movie. And it is also great to see how they honored the Hawaiian culture properly in the artistry, the music, the characters in this movie. Using what they termed as colorwashing the Hawaiian scenery in watercolor did bring back a 60 year old style not seen since days of Dumbo, Pinnochio, and Bambi. All in all this movie will go on and further in its theming, and future continuation through sequels and tv series, & franchising, all rooted in the memories that this original has placed deeply enough into all those who loved enough to create it for all the right reasons, and all those who loved enough to hear what it has to say. COWABUNGA Disney - COWABUNGA Stitch !