This film was only 10 minutes long...

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2002)

.OK, I was riveted. I will keep this one short and sweet since it has tons of comments already.
** Warning, contains a spoiler (reference to dialog) **
The social commentary on McCarthyism was great. The story grabbed me from the first frame and kept me the whole time. Yes, the antagonist was a caricature, but this is meant to be a children's film. Christopher McDonald as Kent Mansley was a real treat. Of course, after the 20th or so time he says `It's a trick'/'It's a trap', you just want to strangle him. Technically, this is top-notch film-making. The CGI was seamless and impressive. The voice acting was wonderful. It all added up to a treat for all ages. The message was well pitched ( . judge not. blah blah.) and did not fall into the hackneyed category I mock in parentheses.
This film goes on my `you should see this at least once' list. 8/10.