I genuinely think, it is not at all bad and "fails to impress" like the so called critics are screaming about. I would say, see the movie and judge for yourself. The story stays true to the original book and still manages to give a modern twist to it at the same time . With some great performances by the star cast,this movie is a must see if you want your kid having some childhood classics,that they would pass on to their kids . And I found the storyline way better than the first movie . Also definitely go for it if you are a taker for classic fantasy.