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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Like so many other movies, this opened in the UK several weeks after its US release, so I tried to avoid all the reviews I could in the meantime. But now I can finally confirm that the basic consensus was right: Pixar is back! :D
Not only is it a fantastically clever look at psychology and the confusion and conflicting emotions that come with growing up (you could probably talk about that for hours), but it also works really well as a straightforward epic quest-type adventure, in that our two main characters have a clearly defined goal: to get home before the world for which they're responsible completely crumbles.
It's endlessly fun, exciting, funny when it needs to be, and even delivers some moments that very nearly made me cry – I can't remember the last time that happened!
It's a truly marvellous film. I still think Kingsman: The Secret Service might be my favourite movie of the year so far, but it's got some serious competition now. :)
My rating: 90%
