A wee bit disappointing...

Rating: 6/10 (16 January 2002)

I finally got around to watching this movie months after its theatrical run had come to a halt. After reading tons of articles of praise for the movie, my anticipation was at a high. Until I watched it - and I must say disappointment was the first feeling I got. Maybe it's because I waited too long, and the hype just got to me. Or maybe it's because I was expecting more comedy. Or maybe its because as a 26 year old, and 100 plus horror & action movies later, I have unfortunately lost the ability to enjoy an animated movie.
With an excellent cast of comedic talents; Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and John Lithgow - Cameron Diaz can be funny at times - I was expecting a laugh riot or a movie (which wasn't). However, the middle part of the movie was a little slow and only Murphy had all the funny spoken bits. The puns were good, however, the storyline is ordinary, but I won't be surprised if Katzenberg gets the better of Disney's entry in the Best Animated Movie at this year's Oscars - but I'll make my judgment once I see the list of nominees.
I would easily recommend this movie to anyone - great for families - but I wouldn't say this is the best animated movie I had ever seen (as some people are calling it) - just an enjoyable 90 minutes of your life that you'll forget in a few days time. And there's always Toy Story and Wallace & Gromit. A high 6/10. I would give it a high 7, if only there was more of Monsieur Hood.