Great for kids But...

Rating: 5/10 (21 December 2005)

I watched this movie with great expectations which were only partly fulfilled. This movie has way too much pathos, kitsch, stereotypes and odd twits. I found some scenes embarrassing for their mannerism. Resemblances with "Lord of the Rings" are also striking. There are several scenes I found quite irritating: First, the children get weapons from Santa Claus as Christmas presents. Secondly, in the Battle air raid is being applied as in "real life" - the Second World War.
Maybe this film is more suitable for kids and the American audience.
Acting was overall good. Visual effects with some exceptions are great. Especially at the beginning moods are described very well.
Watch it with your kids they will have an awful lot of fun and enjoy nice visual effects!