LigiaMontoya

This isn't a BAD movie. The problem is that it's the same movie Disney ALWAYS makes. Thorough formula, completely predictable, sometimes it seems like they just change the names.

Eddie Murphy's Dragon was totally irritating. If a movie must have a comic buffoon, the character should at least be funny, and have enough charm where you understand why the other characters put up with him.

The cricket was cute. The two lead characters were good. The music was subpar. But overall, there's just no reason to watch this movie instead of a dozen others. I didn't HATE it. Heck, I kind of enjoyed it. But it's forgettable.

I have to say that it flags in the second half, but I thought the first half was absolutely wonderful, the songs were terrific, it looked beautiful, it was by turns funny and touching. I was sitting there saying, "Why in the world did this flop? It's wonderful!" But I guess it cost an enormous amount to make.

Loved Harrison; Loved Newley; Loved the songs; Loved the sets. I DO wish it ended as strongly as it began, though.

"Like Animals" - which I had never heard before - floored me. What an incredible song for someone who loves animals. And what a fantastic performance of it.