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Because of all the controversy, I decided to go see the movie for myself. I wasn't originally going to see it because the previews made it look like a very stupid kids' movie. I have to say I actually enjoyed it quite a bit and that it is not really a kid's movie. I thought the animation & special effects were quite well done.

I can understand why some people are going to be very uncomfortable with this movie, but considering some of the real trash that is coming out of Hollywood these days, I don't see this movie in that category. The bad guys are really bad (especially Nicole) and the good guys are really good. And the movie clearly states in the beginning that this is an "Alternative Universe". Being a big Star Trek fan (TOS) I'm OK with things being a little different & turned around in an AU.

I actually liked the idea of being able to see someone's soul or spirit as represented by an animal. It really makes the bad guys even more evil and makes one consider what it would be like if one didn't have a soul or had it taken away from you.

I found the movie interesting also. I do think the second and third movies would turn quite problematic though. That’s why I don’t view this film positively, even though I too enjoyed it.