Another lackluster Christian fairytale.

Rating: 1/10 (5 December 2005)

I had the misfortune of being able to see this film yesterday and not knowing anything about this film going in, I walked out wondering if I had just came from a church play of some sort. Wow, and after I researched a bit online it became clear that my instincts were accurate in that 'churchy' feeling that I had felt coming from the screening. This is definitely the religious worlds attempted counter of 'Harry Potter'. I heard they are wanting to make 7 of these Sunday morning church plays. I can only hope that is untrue. Please, by all means may this have ill fortune at the box office so we won't have to endure a 7 year brain washing escapade.
The special effects were decent in this film, however the character design is severely lacking any creativity. I mean.....never-mind I won't go on, but let me say it almost embarrassed me. The direction and editing of this film were also average, nothing to praise. They did their job as the director of a soap opera or or lifetime show does, by the book. The children's acting....well, it is children's acting so no valid complaints there.
If you want to numb your child's brain for a couple hours then by all means take them to this. I am sure they will enjoy seeing the MGM lion prance around, or a Buffalo looking Minotaur stumble about in front of children acting in front of a blue-screen. However, if you want to enhance your child's mind with any sort of creativity, then take some time out with them and read a book.