The 1953 version is better.

Rating: 6/10 (1 July 2005)

The acting is superb, the best asset of the film. Ms. Fanning's abilities are far ahead of her age. She is amazing. It's her film. We should definitely see more of Jason Chatwin. Cruise and Robbins are, as always, engrossing two watch. This film certainly is not up to the director's standards. Nor is the music up to the standards of the composer. At times it is intrusive. The special effects were OK, but nothing new. The film drags in places and the ending is so predictable and so unsatisfying. It is worth renting the DVD, which will probably be out soon, but it isn't worth $8-$10 since nothing requires that you see it on a big screen. If the 1953 version is available on DVD I think you will enjoy it more.