really bad . if you read the book and do yourself a favor and do not put yourself through the agony of sit through this travesty . the story line ( which skip about 70 % of the original story line ) wanders mile from the novel . except for rachel weisz great voice over work for the dragon ( which be the best acting this film have ) the act from the rest of the actor be just above high school play level . what be jeremy and john thinking in take these role . the special effect be decent but that it and the set be cheesy save your cash and wait for the third novel . let hope they will not be a sequel .