Not bad. Could have been better.

Rating: 6/10 (18 March 2008)

Let's start with stating that I am not a fan of Neil Gaiman. I haven't read the book so I cannot make comparisons between that and the film.
Now, to the film in question:
I liked it. The actors do their jobs well as should be expected. The plot is a romantic adventure and the film delivers indeed.
Special effects? No complaints at all.
Obviously there are the occasional plot holes and logical flaws, but that is to be expected since it is a tale and thus not supposed to be a documentary.
I do have some complaints though. As someone stated before: Too many man-animal transformations. It gets boring after a while.
The pacing is too fast in my opinion. Had the movie been, say, 30-45 minutes longer the overall impression would have improved and some/several of the main characters could have been properly introduced and given some much needed depth.
In summary: A likable movie. I recommend it for fans of the genre and fans of Neil Gaiman and it can be seen by kids and adults alike.
Not the greatest work ever made, but certainly not the worst either.