Starts nicely, develops into ...nothing.

Rating: 6/10 (1 March 2012)

This movie might be good in its 3D effect, but loses its appeal solely as a story after the first 15 minutes. I can imagine people start seeing this movie with great expectations and this feeling of: OK, story builds up- I bet I will be shocked soon or amazed, or taken into a beautiful imaginary world. Sadly it seems to be only a huge marketing campaign, which made me go see it, but it did not satisfy me at all as an adult. I would say it is a nice movie for children, but does not have that kind of magic touch as proclaimed in the trailer and the advertising of the film.
Acting is of course brilliant as always by Ben Kingsley. Sacha Baron Cohen fits perfectly for his role as the Station Inspector. The two Kids played by Asa Butterfield and Chloë Grace Moretz did also very well, but no good acting can make up for this weak script, sorry. I give 6 points ONLY for the 3D version!