Loved it, BUT.......

Rating: 7/10 (19 December 2005)

Why oh why must producers spoil films? In ways this was nowhere near the book! Why can't producer's find it within themselves to produce extra long films? We would certainly welcome the toilet break alongside the ability to stay true to the book!! What will it take for a producer to have courage in their own ability and actually say "We will stay true to this story and create a "double bill"? If you've actually read the book I can understand your feelings of betrayal, and if you haven't I would say read the book; imagination is a powerful tool. There were so many parts of the book that were glossed over or ignored that would have actually added to the enjoyment of the film, that I am at a loss to understand why the producer felt these omissions to be necessary, I can only presume that the producers and production staff would rather satisfy the requirements of the cinema owners than the wishes of the viewers. From the film that I viewed, - a television serial could have beat it hands down!