There is nothing worse than a period drama that doesn't do justice to the period, either with the story, the clothes, sets and even hairstyles! Though accurately recreating history is often a matter of facts and perspective, this one did everything right and was one of the most beautiful films I've seen in a long time! All the actors are wonderful! Wish they'd make more films like this! If you haven't seen it, treat yourself, I'm going to again!!
Despite great animation and terrific voice performances this film was way too dark and the message(s) way too vague. I saw it with my older children, 16 and 24, who thought it OK, but I thought it much too scary and violent for the very young children in the theatre. We would have liked a happier ending with clearer lessons learned but left disappointed.