As far as Studio Gibhli films go, this experiment with CGI was a misstep that ended up with plastic mannequin models and animation that looks like it's from 2002. However, it does have redeeming points that give it some merit in its own right, like an expressive protagonist with a uniquely proactive personality. Sure, she's a brat, but the adults were far worse. The plot was quite thin and repetitive unfortunately, the characters change their minds for little reason and the backstory wasn't used to its full potential.
Review of Earwig and the Witch
