Brilliant - a real masterpiece!

Rating: 10/10 (3 December 2001)

I love reading books ever since I was a child and I enjoy movies just the same. As it goes, I was disappointed so many times when seeing a movie after reading the book it was based on. (There were very few exceptions.) I have also seen, end enjoyed, most (if not all) of the great movie phantasies created during the 20th century. And, I don't remember saying the word "masterpiece" about the movies too often.
Now this movie brings together all potentials to be the most successful of all time: - based on the book already a revolution in its popularity - manages to convey to the viewer the same atmosphere from the book, and even enhances it using the balanced amount of animation - had an agressive advertising campaign - employs the cream of the British acting.
There is certainly more, but I feel this should be enough for a quick review. And, I must say, I feel almost guilty for trying to analyse such a remarkable piece of art - I should really say only 6 words:
I WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN!