I don't know if I've ever said a film was a "must see" until now but you MUST SEE this movie! It's a long movie but it didn't feel long. I could have stayed longer. I never wanted it to end. The story line has been described as predictable or simple. This might be true but it made it easy to follow while the visuals had us enthralled. Under the surface of this simple story, there was also more going on than meets the eye. There are subtle lessons,reminders and universal truths that had me walking away feeling like I'd had religious experience. I'm going to see this film again and perhaps even several times. I feel like something in me has changed, or wants to change, for the better.
I had said "5 stars" until I read other reviews. But yes, there are dark parts, This is NOT A MOVIE FOR 4 YEAR OLDS . This is a great movie because it is entertaining AND thought provoking, not just slapstick and full of silly characters. We laughed, cried, and thought . We talked about it all through dinner. I can see where they would have trouble marketing this film! It's a GREAT movie to move kids from the unreality of protected childhood to understanding that there is some tragedy coming down the line... It reminds them that heroes may be fallible. But it says, "Children, life can be worth it, with its ups and downs,no matter what happens...you can always have an adventure and JOY!!"