While the story line is the basic hero’s journey, this 3D animation is fabulous for its artistic qualities and powerful images. I was thoroughly entertained by the visuals, the characters, and the creativity of filmmaking. The filmmakers understood and depicted the king role perfectly in both its positive and negative poles. Each side had its kings and yet their presentation is so amazingly different. I was also mesmerized by the great diversity of types of owls and their unique characteristics. I would recommend this film for all these reasons.