This was a very low-expectation having movie for me, and happily it exceeded my minimal expectations. If you are going to see it, definitely see it in IMAX 3D. It adds a nice depth to the environment. Story-wise, it was average. Nothing special, nothing unexpected. It is very stereotypical and easy to figure out. No surprises at all. Simplistic characters, minimal development. But it is very reminiscent of any Miyazaki movie in terms of the life of the animals and plants and planet. And this helps elevate it.