The movie is the antithesis of the modern standard, plodding and patient, unbothered by flashy bright images or relentless comical interludes. Full Review

Rating: 7/10 -- Although this is an animated film featuring cute rabbits as the main characters, this is far from a children's movie, and considering the violence and horror to be found in this film, it is rather surprising that the MPAA passed it with a PG rating. Full Review

Rating: 2.5/4 -- The animation style veers between poetic and prosaic. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- It's a work deeply enamored with its source material, and determined to do right by it, even if it means frightening kids, baffling parents, and embracing whatever style works. Full Review

Rating: 8/10 -- I love the book and I think... that this is a worthy adaptation. Full Review

Rating: 8.5/10 -- A rather faithful adaptation of [Richard] Adams' book, as well as a milestone work of independent animation. Full Review

A brief spark of imagination survives in a prologue sequence, designed by the great John Hubley before he was fired from the film. The rest is blandness. Full Review