I don't know why this film got so many negative reviews. It had great characters. Entertaining special effects. An interesting story. I do agree it seemed to be rushed and almost wanted to finish before it even started. And maybe a little more action wouldn't have hurt. However, despite the barely noticeable flaws, if you are looking for a fun film for the family, and you're not too much a film snob that finds the need to dissect and ruin every single thing Hollywood releases, then I highly recommend Artemis Fowl. Don't listen to the haters. I really hope there is a sequel so that i can see more of the fascinating Artemis Fowl universe.