What a wonderful movie

Rating: Null/10 (19 August 2007)

This is a very wonderful movie. This runs with the very best of the fantasy/fairy tale genre right from The Thief of Baghdad through The Wizard of Oz and all the way to Pan's Labyrinth.
The story is completely engaging from frame one through to the very last sound bite at the end of the crawl. The design is lush and incredible. Every prop, set, costume, and visual effect contributes something to the story.
And what a story. You've seen all the elements of this before, but never put together in just this way. Every single character in this film adds something. The good ones are very likable and the bad ones are very entertaining.
I think it would even be safe to take your kids to this. The movie was just plain fun to watch. I am sure that it will stand up to being watched again and again.
As far as I'm concerned this movie is a welcome gift. You owe it to yourself to go see it and enjoy it.