A thousand words too long.

Rating: 5/10 (5 January 2002)

First, I'll start off by saying that I haven't read the books. However, judging it solely as a film, I would have to say this movie is visually stunning with its picturesque shots, forging a solid work of cinematography that reminds me of oil paintings. The script is intriguing at times but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth, much like baby food would (don't ask why I would try baby food). Very redundant and childish, it leaves nothing to the imagination and force feeds the audience it's plot. One of the keys to a good film or story is its ability to keep the audience guessing, giving a sense of mystery and anticipation. This script did not deliver and the movie did drag on at times.