ok but unsatisfying

Rating: Null/10 (18 April 2003)

I don't understand all the excessive praise of this film. I really love animation when it serves to free the imagination and spirit but this one just seemed forced and off the cuff, without any deep feeling and the animation was choppy and distracting. I did like the girl, Sen. She was very natural and believable. I also liked the use of water surrounding the spirit island very much, it was beautiful. I almost bought the dvd sight unseen, so sure was I that I'd love it. I'm really glad I didn't because I'd never watch it again.