Give this movie Oscar for animation!

Rating: Null/10 (5 November 2011)

I was aware of the comic which this movie was based on, but never read them. So I went to this movie with a neutral expectation. Not too low because Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson at the helm, and not too high because I'm not a big fan of animated movies.
The story is good and tight. A bit slow in the beginning when the characters are being introduced, but picks up pace soon after. Its non-stop, swashbuckling, globe-trotting, machine-gun-fire-evading action, a sensory overload!
The animation is really really excellent. Sometimes I forgot to listen to the dialog because I was busy paying attention to all the details on the characters, the skin texture, hair movements, shadow and lighting, etc.
Score by John Williams never disappoint me. Superb. It provides a sense of thrill, urgency and mystery to the movie. Its like watching animated Indiana Jones!
The chase scene in the North African country is the masterpiece for this movie. Now, that's what Spielberg movie is all about. Highly recommended animated movie for everyone. Best animated movie this year. Glory for Oscar next year!