Critics will hate it because its not 'shakespeare'. If you like movies like this (Fantasy), then you'll love it. Great special effects and actors do a good job. Its entertainment. After a rough week, I don't want to view a movie that requires deep philosophical thoughts, or brings me to tears and I won't see movies about relationship or family conflict. I go to the theatre to ESCAPE. Its not Lord of the Rings but I still enjoyed the illusion and was entertained.