Please disregard 'Hated It' reviews if you're planning to see this movie!

Rating: 10/10 (10 January 2014)

I went to see the movie last night and felt compelled to register and write a review @ 03:00 because I very nearly didn't see this movie. I was put off going to the cinema as there were so many 'negative' reviews due to IMDb's ridiculous policy of plotting all ratings below the average (mean) rating (8.2 stars at time of writing this review) as 'hated it'.
I'm so glad I ignored the grumbles of the many reviewers who have complained that PJ's interpretation of the book fell so far short of their expectations because this film was a fantastic action film and was brilliant when watched in 3D HFR.
In my opinion, PJ did not make this movie for those people who want to see a faithful representation of the book. He wanted to make a film out of a much-loved classic children's book that would appeal to many and, of course, make a lot of money! What's so wrong with that? If you are hoping for a faithful adaptation of the book, and will be disappointed by anything less, don't go to see this movie at the theatre, wait until it comes out on DVD or don'i watch it at all.
However, if you want to see an enormously entertaining action-packed fantasy movie with exceptional quality CGI, go and see this film. I can pretty much guarantee you will enjoy it and will feel you got value-for-money. I can't understand how anyone would describe this movie as boring; it was action all the way and I couldn't believe how quickly the time went.
I've given this 10 stars on principle to ensure this will be a 'Loved It' review but actually rate it a 9 because there wasn't quite enough character development for me.