This is a wonderful movie in every way. The world of the station where most of the film takes place is completely engrossing with a wonderful ensemble supporting cast. Visually, the film is visually stunning and magical. At the same time, the storytelling and acting is also excellent. It's rare that a film with this much epic set design and special effects achieves all of these qualities. The children who play the leads are particularly excellent, with complex, nuanced performances. It also has the quality of being about movies, paying homage to one of the forgotten geniuses of early cinema.