Ernest & Célestine
GKIDS | Release Date: February 28, 2014
7.7
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Generally favorable reviews based on 87 Ratings
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devanshu257May 19, 2020
Warm,light-hearted, funny & above all gorgeous animated feature reminds us of Studio Ghibli films. The beautiful music elevates the storytelling and friendship between Ernest & Celestine questions the society norms about choosing career & howWarm,light-hearted, funny & above all gorgeous animated feature reminds us of Studio Ghibli films. The beautiful music elevates the storytelling and friendship between Ernest & Celestine questions the society norms about choosing career & how hard a loyal friendship be . What if I told you ,the best sequence of "Get Out" movie inspired from this movie, It's that inventive.The only downside is unoriginality in story.… Expand
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jotaesecheJan 27, 2016
So enchanting it feels like a dream, and so simple but still so powerful. Clever, wry, nostalgic (sepia-like) and meaningful. I've fallen in love with this beautiful movie; totally recommended for audiences of all kinds and ages.
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JamejarrsJan 22, 2020
A heartwarming story with gorgeous art and fun characters. One I recommend to all fans of animation.
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tethysdustSep 23, 2016
Very cute and funny children's film, with a nice message about working through prejudice and learned stereotypes. There was some weirdness in the story (apparently the bears and mice can just pop teeth in and out of their mouth), and a fewVery cute and funny children's film, with a nice message about working through prejudice and learned stereotypes. There was some weirdness in the story (apparently the bears and mice can just pop teeth in and out of their mouth), and a few places where I thought the plot faltered. The art was quite special.… Expand
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BrunoVn00Apr 18, 2019
Right after the first time I watched this movie, it became one of my favorite animated movies of this decade (the 2010s) and probably from 2013. The quality of the story and the script is in the level of some of Disney's or Pixar's best work:Right after the first time I watched this movie, it became one of my favorite animated movies of this decade (the 2010s) and probably from 2013. The quality of the story and the script is in the level of some of Disney's or Pixar's best work: It's funny, it's emotional, it's heartwarming. I liked the artstyle, it looks like illustrations from a children's book.

I know that the message this movie gives can be misinterpreted as "Stealing is okay as long as you're different", but while it's true and I know that this movie's message can be easily misinterpreted, I didn't see it that way, I see it as a story of how prejudice and stereotypes can be harmful for our society and how it affects our main characters. Maybe this is not a movie intended just for little children (I honestly think they will find this movie boring) and I guess that to see this movie you need to already know that stealing is obviously wrong, it seems like you expect animated movies have to teach kids things that parents must teach to them.

This is an amazing movie and it's a shame that a movie like Frozen won the Academy Award instead.… Expand
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geewahJan 31, 2021
A quaint and sweet story that seems to marry with the pastel watercolour style of animation.
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LeZeeMar 4, 2014
An OSCAR nominee in the category of best animation feature. The cutest animation which gave the experience of seeing a Japanese anime similar to from the Ghibli studio. The characters are very adorable, especially both the Ernest andAn OSCAR nominee in the category of best animation feature. The cutest animation which gave the experience of seeing a Japanese anime similar to from the Ghibli studio. The characters are very adorable, especially both the Ernest and Celestine. After praising the technicians I mean the illustrator I must compliment the voice renders. Whenever I hear Celestine saying 'Ernest, Ernest' I just fall in love because it was sexy. I know French language itself a seductive.

No age group limited to enjoy this animation. From 6 year-old kid to 60 year-old and beyond that can have a great time with it. A simple animation with a good message story. Probably you will come to know what kinda movie is this if you have seen 'Stormy Night' and 'Ratatouille'. A tale about the unlikely friendship between two different living creatures.

It all begins with a young little mouse who got a different opinion on the creatures that live above their world. The earth's surface was ruled by the big bad bears and that is what beneather believe. Between these two world a new friendship bloom from nowhere. But both the societies denies it so the two must protect each other and run for their life. Instead, they need to prove it can be possible and harmless. So they have to take the advantage of the such circumstances and how it can be done is the rest.

The character Ernest was lazy, but tough and Celestine is very active, but sensitive in matters. The friendship between them was very well told, in an enchanting way. I liked the replacement of bear in the place of humans. Otherwise, our people think they are genius to find similarity between this and 'Ratatouille'.

Earlier I was very, very disappointed for ditching 'Monsters University' over crap movie 'Despicable Me 2'. I will be so happy if 'The Wind Rises' or this movie wins the OSCAR. But Americas own 'Frozen' will be a strong contender for the honour.

Finally, I retire for now by saying it is a must see movie, especially if you are an animation movie fan. I truly wanted it not to end, in the world at certain point everything must end and so it is against my will.… Expand
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khutchApr 2, 2014
Surrounded by feeling and art, Ernest & Celestine can easily establish itself as the best animation of 2013, you know, we center as the friendship between two animals, but both prove to us much more than that, lessons are played all the time,Surrounded by feeling and art, Ernest & Celestine can easily establish itself as the best animation of 2013, you know, we center as the friendship between two animals, but both prove to us much more than that, lessons are played all the time, his features and unconventional traits leave more alive and incredibly magical. It is the true story of love, and those that leave you defenseless to its outcome. Is the kind of film that the world needs.… Expand
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alwayswatchingApr 19, 2014
Ernest & Célestine is a movie that symbolically compare and contrast two enemy-by-blood groups.

The movie starts with fun and entertaining scene about the about early indoctrination of young mice kids. This movie shows education system,Ernest & Célestine is a movie that symbolically compare and contrast two enemy-by-blood groups.

The movie starts with fun and entertaining scene about the about early indoctrination of young mice kids.

This movie shows education system, law enforcement system, and justice system can become indifferent, or even hostile, to core values of humanity.… Expand
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Iky009Jun 3, 2015
I managed to win in the first 20 minutes is a fantastic thing, the animation is sensational, the Celestine is a character for free. The film has a very cute story of friendship, with a great message and good fun situations.
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PanchogulMay 17, 2020
Una bella y poderosa historia de amistad y lealtad entre un oso y un ratón que viven en sociedades separadas la una de la otra y cada una es tabú de la otra, pese a las adversidades luchan contra los prejuicios para poder prevalecer.
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