Liked it. Good, but not great.

Rating: 6/10 (28 December 2000)

Overall I liked the film. It left me wanting to see it again just to capture all that I may have missed the first time. The dubbed version with American actors was distracting as I kept picturing those actors in the parts rather than letting the story take shape. I look forward to watching it in the original language on DVD. The pace of the film is rather slow and repeated viewings is a must if you really desire to appreciate all that the movie has to offer. In my opinion, it's not for the kiddies as the gore and blood may be too much for them. Don't let the cover of the dvd fool you. I wouldn't call it "Star Wars" of animated features. It may be "Star Wars" because some consider this film the best of animation. I would consider it good, not great. I only gave it a 6 out of 10. See it for yourself and judge for yourself. But do watch it with an open mind and not too late at night . . . you may need some caffeine for the last half.