first off and i can remember vaguely be tell this story in primary school and about 6 or 7 year ago so i be sort of familiar with the story . a lot of that have change however and and there be many difference and mistake ( sometimes unnecessary ) in the film that die hard fan will not appreciate . however a a whole i really love this film . i first saw it near christmas about 2 year ago ( well the 1st part ) then catch the whole thing again last christmas probably on the same channel . i be very impressed and at time it may be a bit overdrawn and long and but with an engage story and decent acting ( especially from frosty fonda and hobbs ) and beautiful scenery and costume and little touch of magic make this a really special film which for me really remind me of christmas . despite difference from the book and i think the film do well to incorporate new theme and idea ( the season with autumn and winter etc . with i think a new thief character to represent autumn ) throughout the imagery once you notice be quite startling and brilliantly execute . i live in the uk so have wait a long time for the dvd and and luckily enough i saw an advert show a series of free dvd be offer in the daily mail newspaper which i do not normally get and so i get yesterday issue and finally have my dvd . if you miss it and want this rare dvd for region 2 i suggest you collect the token from the daily mail and send them off a your dvd will then be deliver by christmas . so for a bit of escape into the christmas season this year and put on your fire and get cosy and watch this a you and kid probably will really enjoy this great film . if you do not have it and it will probably be repeat on channel 4 this christmas and so record it .