How sad is this?

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Ernest an Celestine feels like an old Beatrix Potter's book brought forward in time. The story is actually based on a series of children books by Gabrielle Vincent, a Belgian author and illustrator.This is a story about an impossible friendship and partnership between a male lonely street musician bear and a dentist apprentice female mouse who just wants to be a painter. The two live in the same city but in different worlds that don't mingle and despise each other, but are essentially a version of each other. Ernest and Celestine, despite their origin, have an immediate connection because they are practical common sense people, artists with a sensitive nature and a view of the world that don't easily accept absurd societal norms.The story is very simple, with a great message and mix of heart, fun and cuteness, perfect for small children, still enjoyable by adults. It is well narrated, very entertaining and visually wonderful. The hand-drawn animation in pastel colors is absolutely gorgeous, especially beautiful regarding the backgrounds and interior design. Celestine's character is uber-cute. There is not much to tell about this movie, it is heart-warming, has a good message of acceptance of different people, teaches you not to judge a book by its cover, and speaks of how wonderful is having a good friend.The film is 90 minutes long, but it feels shorter.I watched this movie dubbed by the Americans, and I found all the cast stupendous. You know the cast of an animated is good when you don't recognize their natural voices. Forest Whitaker is excellent and unrecognizable as Ernest, Mackenzie Foy is delightful as Celestine, Giametti makes the rat judge really despicable, and Jeffrey Wright has a wonderful judging calm voice as the Grizzly Judge. Lauren Bacall is great as the Great One. All great assets for this delightful movie.

I just completed the HD version of Ernest and Celestine with English voice overs. I must say, it may just be the most visually appealing movie I have ever seen! The title characters are very lovable and the English voice actors did a great job. The plot holds up well, and unlike many movies aimed towards children, it has a great message.I recommend Ernest and Celestine as a movie for the whole family, because while kids will love it for the visuals, parents are likely enjoy the plot.Other than maybe a few proportioning issues with the objects within the film, there were very few problems. I give this one an 8/10, really good!

One of the best examples of how good animated features out of United States can be. This movie can make you think twice about if a movie for kids can't teach anything to the grown-ups. No matter your age, you'll be wishing to know what's going on since the first scene.The beautiful animation takes you deep into the almost flawless plot and the very well done voice acting. This film shows the kids (and everyone else) the important value of friendship in a most beautiful way.

"A storybook come to life" is the best way to put ERNEST AND CELESTINE, a delightful piece of animation candy about friendship and unlikely bonding. A bear and a mouse, both on opposite sides of societal convention, band together as misfits. And to see the two warm to each other is the emotional core of the movie - and really, Celestine (and Mackenzie Foy's performance) is about the sweetest damn thing imaginable.ERNEST AND CELESTINE doesn't run short on heart and magic, and the movie's all the better for it. Gotta hand it to the French to bring to life something this pure and whimsical.7/10