Pathetic

Rating: 2/10 (17 May 2006)

A really bad movie with no suspense and no rhythm and lots of pointless flashbacks.
The book wasn't great literature but exciting to read, the movie is just a big bore. Howard has obviously no feeling for dramatic flow, most of the time, it's just Hanks or McKellen talking and Tatou listening to them in awe, her big eyes all open. Many scenes are simply clunky, with no feeling for suspense or mystery. Most of the actors just stand around with nothing to do, only McKellen's performance is fun to watch.
Much ado about nothing, really.