i love this film when i be little . today at 17 it be one of my all time favorite animated film . beautiful animation and appeal character be just two of the thing to like about this film . although many people might not enjoy some of the song and most of them be well do and go along with the story . it focus on charlie and a roguish handsome german shepard who may seem unlikable to some at first . but eventually will win you over . not a kiddie film by any mean . often very dark and frightening at time . a treat for don bluth fan and animation buff . but do keep a tissue in handy . adgth never fail to make me cry and will do the same for those who be movie sensitive . arguably one of the great non disney animate film of all time . along with watership down and my neighbor totoro . bottom line represent a heavenly masterpiece .