An enchanting, life-affirming animation of love and redemption, made with no small measure of maturity and care -- along with an all too rare respect for the art of storytelling.
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03/10/08
Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998)
96 %
Reviews Counted: 23 Fresh: 22 Rotten:1 Average Rating: 7.4/10
Runtime: 74 mins
Synopsis: The exceptional powers possessed by a young boy form the focus for this outstanding animated drama. The plot is based on stories that have entered into African legend as tales of a remarkably gifted child have been handed down through the generations. Physically strong, incredibly... [More]
Genre: Childrens
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The two-dimensional drawings with the characters usually in profile look like folk art and have the feel of a children's book.
03/10/08
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TAn enchanting, life-affirming animation of love and redemption, made with no small measure of maturity and care - along with an all too rare respect for the art of storytelling.
03/10/08
This charming animated feature is a welcome antidote to the relentless cutesiness inherent in so many child-oriented toons.
03/10/08
Top Critic
Kirikou and the Sorceress's surprising honesty about the banality of evil makes the movie -- even with all its magic -- feel truly authentic.
06/04/04
The soundtrack, by well-known African composer Youssou N'Dour, using only traditional instruments, lends to the film's timeless feel, like an age-old fable come to life.
06/04/04
Should appeal to younger children and to adults who can appreciate its quiet pleasures.
04/19/02
Kirikou's depiction of Africa and Africans is dignified, not Disneyfied, and though that may not help the film at the box office, it does make for a welcome change.
03/20/01
Definitely a sunny spot in the mire of frenetic, violent and often dopey cartoon films produced by Hollywood.
03/20/01
In addition to being an uplifting morality tale suitable for all ages, this refreshingly different work by filmmaker Michel Ocelot is an aural as well as a visual delight.
03/20/01
If the moral of this folk tale seems obvious -- and it won't be to most children -- watching it unfold is its own reward.
03/20/01
A gem of a film with important lessons that the whole family will enjoy.
03/20/01
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