FX overdone and poorly done at that

Rating: 2/10 (11 November 2001)

I think this movie disappoints due to its poorly done special effects/animation. EEEk! My kids were horribly disappointed because things "were not as they imagined it" and "looked fake" and (according to them) "were outright wrong"! Even basic blue-screening effects were simply terrible, and FX were often used just to use them, as opposed to enhancing the story.
As most reviews state, this movie is NOT for the little ones - thankfully I left my youngest at home with Dad!
I read and thoroughly enjoyed the book, but the movie lacked the wit, charm and fantasy world that one can only find in their imaginations.
Wait for the rental!