That was an excellent one.

Gripping story with well-crafted characters

Good concept, poorly executed.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Great movie. Don't let the forces of evil steal your precious time. As a child I read the book by Michael Ende.

This is one great movie, one that Disney or any other US producer would never make. It teaches about the importance of real values, like friendship, and against hypocrisy. It teaches the value of learning to spend the time with people we love, enjoy life, and in general lead it rather than being lead by who wants to impose on us what is right and wrong. Try everything to get your hands on a copy (they do have a DVD with English track), and watch it if you can.