I think a 7.1 is a fair rating for this film. It does have some weak moments (for example, Chief surviving an almost certainly fatal hit from a freight train, Vixey being somewhat of a weak character, and the two birds' pointless pursuits of the caterpillar), and the humor sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. However, what this movie does well at is drama and intensity, and in developing Todd, Copper, Chief, Amos, Big Mama, and Widow Tweed. The chase and shooting scenes all had great intensity, the dynamic between Todd and Copper was very well-done and believable, the scene of Widow Tweed leaving Todd in the nature preserve packed a very strong emotional punch, and the last 10 minutes of the film (especially with Todd and Copper attacking each other and the extremely intense showdown with the black bear) were very well done.
My verdict: Despite some weaknesses, it pulls through and manages to be an overall well-done, and at times very dark, kid's film. A 7.1/10 suits it well.
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