Source: Hollywood.com
Quote: "If you enjoyed the book (or at least can take some kids with you who did), go watch it played out on screen--just don't expect magic to happen. "
Rating: 2½ of 4 stars

Source: MoviesforGuys.com (DVD Review)
Quote: "The only real flaw with the movie is that it seemed to get caught up with its own grandeur a few times, stretching scenes out a bit longer than they needed to be, showing off the scenery just to let us know how hard they worked to get it all right. ."
Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Source: All-Reviews.com
Quote: "Even with its flaws, this is still an extremely entertaining piece of work that deserves the massive audience it surely will attract."
Rating: 3 of 4 stars

Source: BBCi Films
Quote: "Still, it's refreshing to witness a big-budget movie where the impressive special effects complement the story, rather than merely compensate for the lack of one. "
Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Source: TVGuide.com
Quote: "It may be long, but it's not boring."
Rating: 3½ of 5 stars