What a missed opportunity to spawn a new
world of magic and wonder, it would have rivalled Harry potter. Alas....no ... Highly disappointing in the imagination, the rushed story line and the lack of thought about developing the characters relationships both with each other and the audience. That was the charm of the original books, the depth of connection that we as an audience felt with the protagonists, instead we are served up a formulaic attempt at a hollywood.potboiler.