I did not go to this Disney movie expecting Tolstoy. Sure the plot is cliche, but the effects were outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and isn't that what its all about?
This movie is an incredible experience. Not once during the two and one half hours did I feel that the movie was too slow. Rather, I had to catch my breath in order to keep up with a fast paced, intelligent, and unpredictable adventure. Many have praised Heath Ledger's performance. His performance is undoubtedly one that will never be forgotten. Just as great performances from Paul Newman, Cary Grant, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, and others will always be remembered, Heath Ledger's final movie performance will remain timeless. There were too many small character aspects that Ledger employed to list, but taken together, he created a character, though based on a graphic novella, was completely human.