Every now and again there comes an animated film that serves as a reminder that not everything aimed toward a family audience emerges from the punch press of Hollywood. The French effort “Ernest & Celestine” has no fast food tie-in and blessedly no bathroom humor. Instead, it leads with warmth of personality and succinct thematic interests, while boasting some of the most magnificent animation I’ve seen in quite some time. Gorgeous, humorous, and endearing, I don’t think there’s a single frame in “Ernest & Celestine” that isn’t absolutely wonderful. Do your kids a favor and seek it out. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com

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