Ernest & Celestine (2014)

What a fine piece of animation, highly underrated; Showcases the meaning of lifelong friendship and love that can overcome public's prejudice. Really heartwarming tale that can be endearing for kids, yet exhibits a maturity that adults can very much relate to. Highly recommended.

Ernest & Celestine is one of the cutest animated films I've ever seen. Considering that this was based off a series of children books, it doesn't even need to try to be cute; it's adorable to the core. The simplistic story of an orphaned mouse named Celestine who ends up befriending the down on his luck bear Ernest is odd at first, but there's so much genuine warmth in Celestine that it becomes charming and even emotional as the film progresses. Not to mention, they're both relatable in how much they love art, and even if they committed some crimes by accident, they just want to be with each other and display happiness and warmth through art and poetry. Yeah a bear and a mouse living together sounds odd, but if you think about it, it's not so different than an African-American and a Caucasian marrying each other, or gay marriage, or two people of a different religion being friends. It doesn't matter what they look like, what matters is that they're kind souls who just want to make what they love together. Along with gorgeous albeit simple animation, splendid voice acting, and a sweet melodious music score, Ernest & Celestine is an absolutely adorable and sweet film that children should definitely watch to not only get a touch to such charming characters, but to be reminded that it's ok to befriend someone who may seem different as long as they're passionate and well rounded albeit imperfect individuals. You'll have plenty of stories to tell, not unlike Ernest & Celestine.

a unusual friendship. two worlds lovely music. and beautiful colors. and, sure, touching story. it is not real easy to define this web of adventure and delicate emotions, runs, secrets, tension and trips in well known universes, from other animations, but different by each preliminary supposition. a film about beauty of life, it is one of good reminds of classic animation and inspired entertainment for entire family. a film of small things who gives sense. about importance of innocence as instrument to discover the essence of existence. and nice homage to the friendship. all as forms of revelations about heart of every new day. one of useful animations. for its grace, beauty and realism . adorable remind of old fables. and eulogy for the discover of yourself in the other.

I really enjoyed watching this movie. I went into the film thinking it was more for adults, but discovered it has a story that anyone and any age can enjoy, and that's always a sign of a great movie.The movie is based on a children's book that I never herd of in which a Bear who's down on his luck befriends a mouse who's an artist at heart, beating all odds in a world where these two species are separated by fear and miscommunication.I love the animation style which I'm guessing is greatly inspired by the children's book it's based on. I especially loved the design of the mouse, Celestine. Her animation was very cute and they did a good job of making her very mouse-like with her movement and attitude while still making her relatable to humans. This was added by the voice over talent by Mackenzie Foy.I opted to watch the English dubbed version as I feel the authenticity of the dub matters less with animation. Some of you might disagree and I'm sure Lambert Wilson was great as Ernest, but hearing Forest Whitaker bring the poor reclusive bear whom Celestine befriends to life was a highlight.If you need a movie to take your kids to see, you gotta pick this one. It's a film that will put a smile on all of your faces.