Let me add my praise for a brilliant production

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2004)

I read several of the comments here and some were so good (such as the one from Bob the Moo) I hesitated to add my "2 cents worth." I'm not sure what words have not already been used - brilliant, charming, amusing, wonderfully inventive, enjoyable. Creative masterpiece isn't going too far, I don't think.
Let me add that I'm a mature adult (very mature!) and like some others I wasn't sure I'd like this based on the concept and cover art. But I was totally captivated by it from the opening number.
What seems to me to be the most remarkable aspect is how this appeals to an inner core inside all of us. It operates on a subtle and almost sublime level for me - it captivates my imagination and carries it along. There are many details to enjoy on subsequent viewings, all of which simply add to the surreal enchantment.
The music and lyrics are simply remarkable. Don't be surprised to find yourself humming a few bars from them the next day. One other thing I enjoyed is that unlike many popular songs the lyrics are never blanketed by overwrought orchestrations. You can quite literally hear and understand every word of the songs - and such clever lyrics they are. They add so much to the story and the understanding of the characters, more so than almost any other film.
It's hard to find enough positive words for this - I gave it 10, the only 10 I've given out. You will love it ~!
(And a special thank you to Rusty Cat for introducing me to this film.)