totally overrated

Rating: 3/10 (9 February 2007)

This movie is nothing more than an ordinary fairy tale with some special effects. If someone would remove 2 or 3 of the violent scenes which don't contribute to the movie anyways, it would be suitable for an audience of children. A grown up human being can predict the entire outcome after 15 minutes of watching. Some people might argue that the story is worthwhile watchingbut it's clearly not! There are no brilliant ideas in the plot or "layers and layers of intelligent writing" as someone claimed. In my opinion you should watch a movie with an open mind and acknowledge the director's means. That does not include over-interpreting every scene till it becomes more than it is!!! I cannot understand why this movie has been rated that good. There is just nothing in it that deserves anything above average. So this is how I made up my evaluation:
Acting: --------------------average Special effects: -----------average Story:-----------------------below average Entertainment:-------------below average