Very disappointing!

Rating: 3/10 (24 August 2006)

I have vague memories of reading the book (or at least starting to tread the book!) when I was young. Although I'd heard mixed reviews of this cinematic version, I decided the best way to decide would be to watch it myself.
Without wishing to repeat the content of many other reviews, there were numerous unbelievable elements. Whilst some fans of fantasy out there might suggest that is the whole point, there needs to be some element of "that could really happen" in a movie to make it work. Unfortunately there are none in this one.
What I will say is that the special effects are fantastic! The part where the road starts to split and goes all the way up the building is brilliantly spectacular! Finally, can anyone actually explain the end to me? Why did the machines stop working and "die"? That was never explained at all!!