Wanted to believe the fluff..

Rating: 5/10 (18 February 2012)

After reading the reviews, I wanted to believe the hype. I really wanted to love this movie, but in the end the beautiful cinematics and few touching scenes couldn't save an otherwise boring two hour ride. I am sure this movie has it's appeal with a large audience, but as someone who cares less about how "pretty", and more about substance, I was disappointed. The acting was good, the cinematics were good, but the storyline was drab. This movie takes two hours, to deliver an obvious ending, that is neither gratifying or overwhelming. Chloe Moretz delivers a great performance, as she always does. The station inspector was also a clever and entertaining character. All in all it isn't two hours of my life I wish I had back, and I'd recommend it to some of my friends.. but I wouldn't watch it again.