Absolutely AWFUL

Rating: 1/10 (11 December 2005)

DIRE!!!
Embarrassingly bad special effects, terrible acting (surprisingly awful (hammy) acting from Tilda Swinton.. didn't expect that). Absolutely NO pace whatsoever and no magic. There was no character development - the children didn't seem to connect with each other, and had clearly not had much acting ability.
The CGI creatures were mix and match - i didn't get the impression all these animals came from the same world. They were hotch potch and the armour looked like it had been made out of plastic. The special effects make-up was appalling and there were some shockingly obvious blue screen moments.
I'd like to add that I am a HUGE movie fan and will watch almost anything - but this didn't even mildly entertain me. Although there was an amusing joke with a horse called Philip.
This wasn't even a good bad film. They could have done so much better. DO NOT waste your money on this!!