i do not mind all the walking . people really do walk place back then . it loan an air of authenticity to this period piece and some perspective on the technology of the martian . i too be disappoint by the effect and in particular the thunderchild scene and which i regard a one of the most exciting in the book . but i can not praise this film enough and for it faithfulness to well story . it about time . the actor be likable and the performance be charm . also this film be very much worth see just to hear jamie hall truly great musical score . it be interest to see the same actor play both the writer and his brother in london .