This is by far the BEST animated movie I have EVER seen. I read the books, and over 8 years later, I was so excited for the movie. The animation is gorgeous with beautiful coloring. It catches your attention from the beginning and unlike many other animated films, I never for one moment was bored or felt like the plot was predictable. It touches on themes of adulthood and parenting and feeling like you don't fit in. Although it touches on these topics, it still does it in a way that is easy for a kid to understand, so that the movie is enjoyable for both children, and adult, who can understand the movie's deeper meaning. I almost cried at one point. Seriously such a beautiful beautiful movie.