great graphics, disappointing in that so much left out..

Rating: 6/10 (18 November 2005)

The scenery is fantastic. So much of the original places, scenes etc, that made this series so real and great were eliminated. It is as if Hollywood's glitz invaded a fine idea and left it seriously lacking. There are some incredible scenes. Some of the main events are so well done it is unreal. But this is glitz, not the greatness of the previous movies. Showyness has been traded for substance. That is not a good trade. What is missing is the development of relationships, various important characters and the beauty that were incorporated into the first 3 movies. The interaction and reasons for events are ignored. I was left disappointed. What a pity. So much more could have been done.