pdking77 I'm not one to write reviews very often but I couldn't leave this be. I was hesitant to watch The Prophet because I loved the book so much and have still been moved by it years later, but curiosity got the best of me. Because of the impact of the book, it's impossible to write a critical, objective review. With that in mind... To begin with, the animation is phenomenal. Each topic is done with different styles and all are eye catching and artistic in their own way. The framework story animation is fluid with no repetitive frames. Colors are vivid without being distracting; voice acting is first rate and natural. Liam Neeson initially wouldn't have been my first choice for Mustafa, but after watching, I couldn't imagine anyone else could have had a finer, more moving performance. Selma Hayek did a beautiful job as Kamila. But the entire package together is an extremely moving, emotional, thought provoking and unforgettable. Very rarely have I ever been moved by anything on the screen, large or small, but this did in a huge way. Realizing that putting Kahlil Gibran's masterwork on a screen would be nearly impossible because the book affects everyone in their individual way, this production was able to remain true to the core of the work. Granted, there were some omissions and alternations, but the essence of Gibran's jewel is still very much on display. Unlike just about every other movie or performance I've ever seen, The Prophet has occupied my mind long after watching it.

pinkarray The story is about Mufasa, who tells about the in-depth philosophy and spiritualism and a little girl named Almatria, voiced by Quvenzhané Wallis from the Annie film. She did okay voice acting there when she talks but the third act just became predictable after the excitement and suspense the movie presented.Let me tell you that I do not think the animation isn't very much like Disney but rather maybe closer to Ralph Bakshi's films, though, really, it has its own unique style. I mean, it was very creative and smooth with some 2D animation; especially to its drawing style. The animation did have its rough moments considering the segment where the man and the woman dance outside at a leisure setting and it also just didn't seem to blend in with the scenery.It had a pretty decent and eccentric look into philosophy but sometimes, it might get too silly and eccentric. Almatria is a little bit too impulsive, I know she's like seven but no kid should be running away from their parents, climbing across rooftops to watch over somebody. So, yes it didn't start off well, she's a thief and people don't seem to really care, they just think that she's sweet as honey!I know nothing about the book, so I don't know if the eccentricities it presents are too eccentric or were actually in the book. But I'll probably give it a 6, it's a very mature and complex movie with little childishness to it but had a predictable surprise and happy ending.

ArthurDental I have a feeling, although this movie is more philosophical and only mentions God a little, that religious people may find this film revelatory, despite the extremely simple messages that you've heard many times elsewhere.The poetry's nice, the songs melodic, the animation's pleasurable, and the voice-over is very well done. So it's worth a view on TV or something, and maybe the book (which obviously don't have the songs) is worth a read.But the movie itself really has only enough materials for children or the simple-minded.

wiseman513 I bought the ticket for this movie with very low expectations, but God was I wrong!Soon after the opening scene, I realized that this was no ordinary movie. It's different from any other I've seen... and in so many ways: the mind-blowing messages; the brilliant blending of poetry, music, painting, and animation; and the way it propels one's imagination up to an entirely new level, all the time staying true to the soul of Khalil Gibran's artistic genius.I highly recommend this exceptional movie to everyone who loves life and appreciates art in all its forms. Being a sensual mind opener, this masterpiece succeeds at making the viewer not only enjoy it, but enjoy existence as a whole too.Hats off to Salma Hayek, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Yared, and of course Roger Allers.If you are tired of all the pretentious movies out there, don't miss out on this simple one. After all, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, right?9/10 (being the 'stingy with the grades' reviewer that I am)