WILDWOOD is a masterpiece of stop-motion animation. The kind of cinematic achievement that takes your breath away with each painstakingly handcrafted scene, culminating in a gigantic battle sequence that rivals the work seen in “Game of Thrones” or “The Lord Of The Rings.” It’s the peak of everything LAIKA has been building over the past 20 years and the crown jewel in their remarkable, ever-growing legacy. An exquisitely conceived and wildly imaginative fantasy adventure that plays out like a warm, cozy bedtime story your parents used to read to you when you were a kid, filled with darkness, wonder, humor, enthusiasm and a tender emotional core that makes you care about its characters. I was left speechless when it concluded, in awe of everything each department accomplished from the immersive sound design, to Dario Marianelli’s majestic score, the seamless visual effects and the astonishing production and costume design. It represents a new pinnacle for the medium and stands firmly as the finest animated film of the year.