A solid effort in an impossible task.

Rating: 7/10 (27 January 2002)

Workmanlike adaptation of the book with good performances and faithful vision, but even at three hours somewhat rushed. Otherwise excellent production design made less credible by an over-reliance on digital effects. Like reading the book in Cliff's notes; we simply don't spend enough time with the characters... but a great effort in an impossible task, and a worthwhile movie experience.