Ernest and Celestine
Directed by: Stéphane Aubler, Vincent Patar
Starring: Forest Whitaker, Lambert Wilson, Pauline Brunner
Rating: B
This is a nice, whimsical animated film for a rainy day. The artwork is storybook-like, as is the tale. The plot line is fun and imaginative. There are some surprises along the way. Fires in the separate courtrooms that Ernest and Celestine are being tried in is an original means to an end. The end is both bear and mouse showing courage and compassion; they do the right thing when no other will. As a reward they are granted what they most want, to be with each other.
The artwork is beautiful at times and it is interesting that the water color brush strokes are highlighted by the art of the mouse. Celestine is an artist and her drawings and paintings help tell the story. Emotions are drawn out and displayed impressively through voice-over.
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