i think this is trying too hard to be lord of the rings/harry potter, and isn\'t going to stack up to either of them... i dunno i wasn\'t thrilled when i saw the preview, but i will probably go see it, as i too grew up on these books. i dont go to the movies much, but i\'ll give this a chance. i\'m just pissed i missed the wallace and grommit movie.... it was barely out for a few weeks!