Beautifully Done, Wonderful For All Ages

Rating: 9/10 (3 September 2005)

I watched this with my ten year old daughter and we both enjoyed it immensely. We have seen other animated films by this amazing director/writer/animator (Castle In The Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, etc.) but we both feel this is the best one we have seen (so far). The symbolism is there for you to make with it what you want - but for me - it is a wonderfully imaginative story about growing up - to go from when you are truly a child who is always taken care of, where every whine or sniffle or cry will eventually be tended to - but here - you slowly make steps to be your own person. T o learn - step by step - what you are capable of and how one can stand up for themselves in the world. It is so beautifully drawn - some of the images are breathtaking. Like the Wizard Of Oz, a little Harry Potter, and yet totally original - fantastic animated film!