maverick director seijun suzuki finally be able to film his dream project and princess raccoon and in a way it lucky he do not try this in the 1960 . special effect and computer graphic certain make this sort of production easy to achieve than the old film matte technology would have . some familiarity with japanese history and theatrical tradition will help with the enjoyment of this film . much a familiarity with shakespeare the tempest would help with peter greenaway dense prospero book . these two film actually have a bit in common although and princess raccoon be much more colorful and easy to watch for someone without the background to fully appreciate it . while the art design and acting and direction be fine for most of the film and it seem to this viewer that the energy run out in the last third of the film . most of the interesting set have be already be introduce and the camera seem to step back for more of a filmed stage play experience . this be certainly a unique film experience and i recommend it to anyone who be interested in alternate form of film performance . it not really mean for child although nothing happen that would upset them . if the last third be good i would have give it nine star .