Entertaining, visual effects annoying.

Rating: Null/10 (23 October 2004)

Some other comments indicate that the first 50 minutes (which shows how Creasy and Pita formed a close bond) was boring. I have to disagree. That was the best part of the film for me. It was refreshing to see a 10 year old with such compassion and insight, especially since so many children in films these days are portrayed as overly cute and precocious, with no substance or empathy. I had never seen Dakota's acting before but now I understand why she is so admired. The 2nd half of the movie did make me squirm a little, it was rather hard to watch and a little unbelievable a times. Also, the visual effects throughout the entire movie were annoying at times. But all in all, I would recommend this movie and give it an 8 out of 10. Denzel's acting was great as usual, I've loved every movie I've ever seen him in. But what really made the movie for me as the character of Pita.