Best Disney Flick In Years

Rating: Null/10 (7 July 2002)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire sucked. There, I said it. Lilo and Stitch, however, is definitely not in the same ballfield. It sports some great animation ideas (check out those watercolor backgrounds...very 'toon retro), a well-written script with endearing characters, and some very hummable tunes, ranging from classic Elvis to the A*Teens, who I have always enjoyed. Stitch is a fabulous character due to his fuzzy-wuzzy appearance that's matched with his fiery personality. The whole model of San Francisco gag was hilarious, and showed just how offbeat the blue alien is. I also really liked the relationship between Lilo and her older sister Nani. Very believeable and, more importantly, touching. I seriously teared up during this film at times, something that very rarely happens with me. I give L&S 4 out of 4 stars, since it is the best animated film out there right now (with Powerpuff Girls being a late second). Too bad the previews I saw stunk up the joint. Hey Arnold? The Country Bears? Puh-lease! The only one I enjoyed was the visually stunning Treasure Planet. That flick looks fantastic!