a a big fan of the original susan cooper series and i have some hope for the movie . naturally and i be expect some adjusting and and to not be as satisfied a with my original read and but the degree to which this movie let me down be a surprise . a an adaptation and i find there to be a distinct lack of magic find in the original story . it deviate perhaps a little too far from the original plot and and include some extra sub plot relate to the family life etc which really do it no favour . additionally and if they be hop to work with the rest of the series which be doubtful they have shoot themselves in the foot with all the plot adjustment and and by lose much of the legend etc involve . a a movie on it own and it be and to be honest and boring . the script be flat and and feature far too much repetition . i can only handle hear ian mcshane bellow you be the seeker so many time . much of the film felt rush and without adequate explanation and leave many an eh . in the air . i felt will stanton be miscast and but christopher eccleston be definitely a highlight . overall . a big mess of a beautiful piece of writing .