A wonderful film and a joy to watch

Rating: 10/10 (17 January 2004)

The opening, with the 10 year old heroine and her parents driving to their new house, gently draws you in to a believable world of spirits, bravery, adventure, humour and love. The settings are magnificent and apparently are mostly painted and not computer generated. Our 12 year old daughter was reluctant to see the film and then was entirely captivated - as were we (and we are somewhat older than 12). If you've not seen it - then do; you won't be disappointed. The story is more than just a good tale, it is a fable of our times.