Graphics over content

Rating: Null/10 (16 November 2004)

We own the book and the cd-rom, which is narrated by Garrison Keilor of Prarie Home Companion Fame.
After reading the book and watching and listening to the cd-rom , I was expecting a truly moving emotional experience.
Instead I got glorified computer game graphics, stereotypical kids and a lack of empathy with the characters.
At first I thought it was knowing that that the almost lifelike "actors" were really only animated ,then I realized it was the overblown and contrived plot.
The book and cd were both simple ,beautiful and moving.
The movie was annoying,especially the nerdy character and the plot stretched to the breaking point.
Every time I felt some emotion for the actors the doubter would throw cold water on the plot.
Only the ending held some of the magic I expected to see.
I apologize to all those who felt it was terrific,maybe it is if you haven't read the book or seen the cd version.
The Snowman was everything this should have been but wasn't.