It was OK, but the graphics were spectacular

Rating: 6/10 (1 January 2006)

I thought the movie was pretty average. I didn't think the acting was the greatest, the characters often look like they are smiling when they are supposed to be crying. This is understandable considering the age of the actors and actresses, but it is still somewhat distracting. It also seems sort of a quick and dirty version of the novel, putting in the major plot points and leaving out some of the much needed background.
That said, the visuals were simply amazing! When I saw the griffin about an hour and a half into the movie I was instantly satisfied with the time and the 6 dollars spent to see the movie. They were astounding, that is all I can say. The other mythical beasts were also well done, looking much as I had imagined them, and then some.
All in all I thought it was a rather good movie, but it could have been much better done.