Disappointing

Rating: 7/10 (8 December 2002)

Sorry, but I can't say this is the wonder everyone claims it to be. Not only is the richness of character in the books missing (it's replaced with lovely visuals, granted) but much of the mystery and feeling is gone. Instead there's action and affectation. No nuance and subtlety.
And why couldn't they stay truer to the books? Sigh.