When I first saw the trailer on TV (in 2D) I thought this looked like a very cheesy blend of live action and CG with a ho-hum story line. After getting great reviews from my friends (who are in the film/visual industry) I decided to give it a chance.
It was a beautiful, creative, entertaining experience of sight and sound. The 3D element was enjoyable also- I saw it on 3D Imax. The story was nothing new, but it served its purpose of creating a solid frame work on which to build a beautiful piece of art around. The sound was amazing too. I left the film feeling inspired and uplifted. Some people say it was too long, but I stayed entertained the whole time.