It would have helped to know before hand that this version would do away with the original material in the book on a big scale. With that in mind i would have found it enjoyable in its own right.
But it was dark and just sad and I got confused by some very unnecessary scenes, and it would take me another good ten minutes to try and figure out the point of the scenes. I found it as confusing as some of the stories my toddler tells from her imagination.
But I saw the effort made and appreciated it.
It just wasn't as believable as the 1993 version.
I will not even waste my time to TRY and compare it with the beautiful book its based on.