It doesn't quite work!

Rating: 5/10 (9 July 2005)

Ever been enticed in to a shop, on the basis that the shop window looks inviting? Of course you have! As a family, we watched the trailers - they look great! Funny, colourful, entertaining...and they are. The trouble is, these trailers contain just about all that is great about the movie. Sure, Its got a good story, a good cast, but somehow for me (well,US as a family actually), it just doesn't work. Everyone remembers classic moments from quality animations/cartoons (especially the high calibre set in recent years - Toy Story 1 and 2, Shrek 1 and 2, etc, etc) - I don't think anyone will be remembering this film for longer than it takes to get out of the cinema! Maybe it needs a better ending or some good songs, or something to pull at your heart strings. For me 5 out of 10 is generous - sorry!