A LOVELY PRESENT, BUT TOOK A WHILE TO UPWRAP IT

Rating: 8/10 (18 December 2003)

1st film: Enjoyed 2nd film: Was ok 3rd film: Much better
The film started off really well with a great insight into one of the characters dark past, which did make the little kid next to me squirm a little.
This film does manage to provide a little bit of everything of everyones film tastes. It has humour, action and some girlie luv stuff.
The one thing that did "kinda ruin" it for me was the prolonged ending. I thought I was the only one whose bum was aching for the last scene but a couple next to me had the same sigh of relief when it finally came. Not wanting to spoil it for you but just when the film seems to come to a natural end....well it just keeps going....and going......etc...
In summary, well worth the visit to the cinema! Little scary in places for the young ones so watch the parental age recommendation.
Eight out of Ten!
PS: The special effects: Outstanding!!! Second to none.