Enjoyable retelling of the old story of Momotaro
Very well done. This is one rendition of the traditional Japanese folk tale of Momotaro or Peach Boy, a story about parental love and the triumph of good over evil. There are many variations of this tale, starting and ending at different points and including different plot twists, and this is a pleasant version for readers of today.
The illustrations are lovely and camera movement is well designed. The music is by Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also composed the music of The Last Emperor and other movies. Sigourney Weaver narrates it well, even if her pronunciation of Japanese words like ojiisan (grandpa) is a bit off. About 27 minutes plus credits.
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