Don't believe the hype.

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2013)

Disregard all the hype about how the director couldn't really pull this off, that the spectacular style doesn't fit the story, or that the music is all wrong, etc.
I think this is one of the best movies I've ever seen. The 3-D technique captured an astonishing feeling of depth and realism. The acting was powerful and impressive. The character of Nick was given due respect of weight and authority. The story-telling gradually took on a very beautiful visual poetry. The climax and ending had me with jaw a-drop and tears welling up.
Do see it in 3-D and do see it as soon as you can. My wife, a teacher, treasures the book and was very on guard for a disappointment. She couldn't go so I saw it alone and now I've told her she must come with me to see it again.