Holds your attention every minute - very well filmed and and created. Can't take your eyes off Depp and the main character, the child actress from Golden Compass (which was not nearly as good a film) is again very engrossing. It's one of those films that is worth seeing that comes around every once in awhile as compared to the vast majority that plays to the lowest common dominator. This film is meticulously executed and what other live action fantasies aspire to be. Also worth the price for 3d