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.
Review of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
