Great.. I think!

Rating: Null/10 (22 September 2003)

I wouldn't go so far as to say I "followed" this but I certainly enjoyed it. The world pierced right down into my subconscious and some of the images have stayed with me for over a week now. I watched it subtitled and enjoyed it, though may have missed some of the visuals and dialogue. Those who found the dubbed voice "uncharming" might want to check this version. Going to see the dubbed version soon and will follow up with a comparison.
Masterpiece? Well, I'm not sure the plot was *all that* but the visual spectacle and the raw creativity that went into the world and characters were top notch and very refreshing. You just better pray your 10-year-old doesn't ask you questions about the film afterwards because you won't be able to come up with satisfactory answers!
There are many great messages in the film but nothing is driven home with the customary lump-hammer the American movies often use to make points on childhood, growing up, responsibility, confronting your fears, care for the environment, honour, hard work... I need to watch this again to get more from the symbols used.