this movie is one of the most dull and boring movies ever. i kept looking at my watch thinking this movie must be over 3 hours long. it isn't, thankfully. in my opinion there is nothing redeemable about this flick. none of the characters are likeable. there is little character development. what little special effects there are, don't happen until the end of the movie. and they too are dull. don't waste your time on this flick at all. don't even read the book or rent the video. they should start fining people in hollywood for ripping people off.