"Jo" and "Raissa" wake up one morning without a clue what happened the night before except that they had found a magical shell like object that had mysteriously transported them to the island of "Nakali". Before long they've befriended, well interrogated really, a dog/fox called "Raww" who suggests they visit a cat straight out of "Macbeth" - the only creature who can get them back home now that they've gone and lost their talisman. There is a price to pay, though, and that is their memory bracelets. They must sacrifice all that binds them together if they are to escape. Yeah, like hell they will so now they set about trying to find their lost totem - and that's easier said then done as this island has more than it's fair share of quirky characters for them to ally with or fend off. What are their chances? Well no, jeopardy isn't even on the list here let alone near the top of it; instead this is a celebration of a lovely and colourful Filipino culture mixed in with stories of courage and determination; friendship and just an hint of vampyric-style menace as they engage on their quest. There's some humour; plenty of parodies of, and oblique references to, some of it's earlier cinematic inspirations and there's a fun scene towards the end that might have been inspired by Homer (or Sir Christopher Nolan). Sadly, though, I just wasn't engaged with the relentless pace of the incessant dialogue nor with the two leading characters who started off by getting a bit on my nerves - a sensation never really abated as their escapades progressed. From Pixar's perspective, this is probably one of their more innovative efforts but for fans of fantasy animation in general - especially those from Spain, this isn't really anything to write home about. It passes the time, but like the island I think it will soon be forgotten, sorry.