Quirky but fun

Rating: 8/10 (22 March 2008)

Be patient during the opening sequences - the movie starts slowly and my kids were not slow to start moaning about the lack of pace. But once the story began to unfold (and it's not clear for a while what the story is) they were hooked.
There are plenty of surprises in the movie. The plot is not very complicated, but odd characters keep popping up to bring variety.
The special effects are starting to look dated, but that's not surprising given the age of the movie.
Sit back and enjoy. Take it too seriously and you will be disappointed. Accept the quirks as part of its charm.