Stunning cinematography coupled with a wonderful story full of historical references. It's really not the kid movie that it initially appears to be: while it does often have a lighthearted tone, it's clearly just as aimed for adults as children. The themes are treated with surprising finesse, especially near the last third that left me feeling happy and nostalgic. The heavy use of digital effects is something new for Scorcese, as is the 3D, but as you might expect they are used exactly as they should: to serve the story rather than replace it. Really, this is just one of those perfectly crafted movies that "feel just right", and manage to surprise and delight you with its huge amount of heart.
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