Take the kids or just take yourself!

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2003)

There are very few movies that can engross both adults AND children without relying on dodgy double entendres to keep the adults amused. This is not a "kid's film" or even a "family film", it is "film" that adults will love, and if they happen to have kids, well, you can take the kids. They will love it too!
My 6 year old sat rock still for the entire 2 hours. She was mesmerised (as was I). The 10 year old was slightly more critical - the soundtrack did not meet with his approval (is it different in the Japanese version?) but still, the narrative and animation had him in its grip. Despite the daggy music, he was enthralled too.
This movie is stunning. I can't wait for the DVD. Any aussies reading this - put the movie on your "must see" list this summer holidays.