I love this film! It has a connection with kids and adults and everyone in between. I just saw this again over the weekend on TV. I said to myself, "Okay, I'll watch the first ten minutes." Well, guess what? I saw the whole thing. I love it!
This movie is kinda like BABE, well, not really. It lacks the CGI effects and all, but what it lacks in effects it is able to make up in story and the way it is shot. There are some great shots in this film, catchy songs, and a fun adventurous "road trip" feeling to the movie.
And we actually CARE about NAPOLEON. I mean, I've seen a lot of films in my life, and very rarely do I care for the hero/heroine of the film. But in Napoleon, I wanted him to find what he was looking for, whether it was the wild dogs or his mother. Whatever he wanted to do, I supported.
The songs are good, not great or memorable, but good and are kinda catchy. I wished they would have had more of an edge to them.
There is also a sense of dread throughout the film -- Napoleon has wandered off into territory that he is unfamiliar with; can he make it through unscathed? Also, there are some terrifying scenes such as the beginning scenes in which Napoleon is in a basket with balloons, floating high above ground. These scenes might terrify younger viewers -- and what I mean by younger viewers is 2-years-old or younger. The intention is not the terrify, but to provide some suspense. These scenes will entertain and keep the general audience wanting to find out what happens.
Overall, this was a very, very fun film to watch. There are many hooks in this film that keep you glued to your seat. Trust me, you'll want to watch this film from beginning to end. It's not a cheesy film at all. It seems to have been made with a genuine intent for entertainment. And if that was the intent, then consider it mission accomplished.