Maybe I just don't get it, but ...

Rating: 6/10 (18 November 2001)

this movie was just average. The special effects were good, but nothing special in a big budget movie today. The acting was fine, but generally typical of children's films. There were a few memorable scenes, but nothing really touching, moving, or exciting. The story was occasionally creative, but primarily built on cliches. In other words, average.
I can't understand why so many reviews are so glowing. Critics seem reluctant to give a thumbs down to just adequate children's movies. Maybe that's because they feel it's their civic duty to encourage such a movement in Hollywood. But why such praise for a children's movie with a controversial edge? - a movie that's guaranteed to raise eyebrows of religious parents?
Not that I had a problem with that. I was actually looking forward to this. But it looks like I'll have to wait for Lord Of The Rings for my fantasy entertainment. And if you are a parent looking for a movie to take your kids to, try Monsters, Inc.