I always loved this story when I was a child, and looking through Hulu, I noted all the off-brand movies they have of childhood classics. I could not resist this one, no matter how bad I thought it could be. BOY! I am so happy I watched this because my anticipations were wrong. I sat through the entire thing, did not waver away, and thank goodness they stay true to the original. I absolutely loved the acting. Though the animation was a little behind the times, there was a charm to it. Everything had a loving detail. The time period felt solid, the behaviour of the characters was solid. The actors were perfect for the part. I especially loved the boy they had for Toby. Please, if you love this story, this is a wonderful adaptation of the book. Bring your children around and have a box of tissues handy. There's a touching moral to be found in this film.