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It seems more than passing strange that such utter dreck as "Dukes of Hazzard" and "The Hills Have Eyes" (the new version) can find DVD distributors while older - and far superior works such as this film - are nowhere to be found. With all the on-going debate about the morality (or lack thereof) of warfare, and interest in espionage (consider the multiple Jack Ryan, Bourne, XXX, and "Mission: Impossible" productions, this would seem to be an obvious choice for release on DVD. True, it LOOKS like a 1968 motion picture because it IS a 1968 motion picture. But style consideration aside, this is still a production that actually has something valuable to say, and has plenty of plots twists to keep an audience entertained. If nothing else, will SOMEBODY please consider getting the soundtrack onto some kind of CD, whether it be a compilation with other Morricone music or as a stand-alone. I don't know if industry people bother to read what we fans have to say about their products, but if you are reading this and other comments, please take us seriously. We are paying for your lavish homes with our hard-earned dollars spent on tickets, DVDs and CDs - give us what we want! All that said, if you are reading this and have not seen this film, lobby for it's release so you may see what those of us who have seen it are talking about. You will not be disappointed.

John Lassiter has created what has become THE clearinghouse for original story ideas extremely well-executed on the screen with outstanding animation. This film is no exception and continues to exemplify the quality that this collection of artists brings the world of family entertainment. I am so very grateful that Bob Iger managed to patch things up between Disney and Pixar, for to lose such a remarkable source of creativity and artistic talent would have been a sin on a level to cause Uncle Walt to bellow from the heavens. There are others (Dreamworks) who are providing quality family animation entertainment, but none on a level equal to Pixar. With all that said, let me simply say this: if you enjoy good story-telling, well-crafted characters, eye-popping animation, and a movie that the entire family (minus those who may have a rodent phobia) can enjoy, then by all means go and see this work of art. Congrats Brad Bird and team, you have done it again!

If you go into this movie with hopes of seeing another "Young Frankenstein", you will be disappointed. If you see it with the understanding that this was made with "have to use it in Yugoslavia" funding from Dow - and not a lot of funds, but the buck does stretch a bit further there - and if you like shtick, you'll probably not regret your time spent. Others have divulged the plot, so here's my take: despite the inexpensive production values and a great deal of on-location shooting, this film offers some funk "pokes" at the classic horror movie genre. Michael Richards' performance causes a few squirms here and there, but everyone else does a fine job: John Byner and Carol Kane are a hoot, as is Joseph Bologna's "split personality" role. Jeff Goldblum is so laid back, he seems to be on vacation and Ed Begley is......well, Ed Begley. The ending actually has some warmth and heart, and speaking of warm things, see this - if for no other reason - to ogle Geena Davis in her "Vampirella"-like outfit. WHOA!