One of the best movies I have seen in a long while

Rating: 10/10 (30 December 2007)

I read the book ages ago and while I can remember the story line there were some details I had missed. Watching the movie I kept on going oh yes I remember that. There were some bits I did not remember, so how accurate this is to the book I can not say.
As a movie is was glorious. The vibrancy of the scenes, the acting by various people. There was nothing to fault. The spry old guy that guards the hole in the wall.
Robert De Nero is going to take a long time to live down the pirate scene, each time I see him now that is how I am going to remember him.
I think this is a real triumph for the fantasy world. With so many books being turned into drivel on the screen it is wonderful to see one that still has its sparkle and allows you to spend 90 odd minutes in a world of imagination.
The dead sons (who could only really get along when dead) I found very amusing. Michele checking out her pert new bottom was a hoot.
The actors were well picked and did a fantastic performance.
But still Robert De Nero in drag is going to take a long time to get over. I laughed till I cried.