The space between the squad car and the edge of the fishing lake was perfect for strolling side by side and tossing rocks at the water. The space between Aunt Bee's pot roast and her apple pie was perfect for sharing a funny story about Gomer. The space between a cheerfully simple line drawing and our imaginations is perfect for a brief return to the whimsy of childhood. It's cluttered with clever minutia. As so many kids' movies are these days, it's set at a rapid-fire video game pace.
Special effects razzle and inventive sets dazzle.
It's a frenetic parody of Dr. Seuss. This kind of thievery of one of our culture's purest delights is what religions ought to be railing against. Thou shalt not steal, Opie. Andy and Aunt Bee raised you better than that.