I'm in love with this movie

Rating: 9/10 (20 September 2008)

I'm not sure how this movie could be better than it is already. First off, I hate anime. The familiar generic characters typical of this genre are here, but I found that the weight of the story and the beauty of the presentation immediately negated this distraction for me. This is a beautiful film!!! This is a great story - never dull. The accolades poured on this movie by other reviewers are well-deserved. Though I harbored reluctance to see this film compounded by my son's infatuation with the likes of Pokemon and such ilk, I found myself sitting up and applauding the gorgeous attention to visual nuance right from the outset. I can't say anything more that hasn't already been said. I can say that I loved the movie the first time I saw it, loved it even more the second time, and found that it was just as good the third time! Many have made comparisons to Disney here. Disney Studios have never had an animated story that was this good. Many have also noted that this movie is better than most non-animated films. I second and third that motion. So well loved by me that I did not hesitate to purchase it for my library---and I don't take lightly my purchases. I won't own just any film. This is truly a cut way above. Not only is it two thumbs up, my big toes are also standing in admiration. SEE THIS FILM!