It was OK, not great, just OK

Rating: 5/10 (20 November 2004)

I can't say I hated this film, but it didn't touch me with awe and wonder like many people have stated. Although I found the story interesting, and parts that were very touching, I found the film as a whole lacking. For those who like cinematography, it was beautiful. For those who like great acting, everyone in this film was excellent (especially the kids). But there wasn't enough depth to the characters that makes one really care about what happens to them and why they do the things they do. I just didn't care. Someone else said that at the end of the film there was silence . . . in my theater there was a sigh of relief that it was over.
Overall 5 out of 10 stars.