Shiny-NZ

This episode, (and of course, this show), won't be for everyone. But I loved the ride from start to end in this episode and it's one of the few episodes I've given 10/10 for any series. AMAZING cast who carried the emotional weight of the story, even as it became more and more outlandish - but what a treat - what a frantic, dream-like, surreal homage to old school horror and practical effects, what dark humour, what a brilliant addition to anybody's halloween playlist or just an episode that remembers how entertaining and wonderful the medium can be when you take risks and have fun with it. This is my kind of television.

I think this film got unwarranted hate from reviewers used to seeing the type of adult-pleasing films Pixar puts out (not that there's anything wrong with Pixar) But I've just watched this flick with kids 10 and 11 and they were laughing and engaged the whole time. This is not a movie for grown ups. But it's sweet and lighthearted and I didn't have to explain any complicated plot-points or comfort crying youngsters. It is a charming but average film, but has some wonderful voice-talent and RDJ looks as if he had a blast making it. If you're looking for something your kids haven't already watched to entertain them for about an hour and a half - there's nothing wrong with this one.