Wonderful stuff

Rating: 8/10 (19 April 2001)

I was very impressed with the film. The kind of yarn I loved to see as a boy (The Invisible Boy, The Day the Earth Stood Still, etc.) Fun to see it was set in 1957, the year before i was born.
When I get a DVD, this will be one of the titles I shall buy.
A labour of love. Drips with quality. Good character animation, and some very clever use of cinematics. I wanted to see this one at the movies when it came out, but didn't. I could have sat through it, I thought, but dragging the kids along seemed a bit far fetched, so I give it a miss.
I am very glad I eventually saw it on video. Do you want to know who chose the film?
My 4½ year old son. We watched it together and both thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I just loved it when the Giant lets loose against the threatening forces. That scene was a little strong for my nipper, but he could sit through it as I was beside him.
I am looking forward to seeing it again one day.
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