Almost 3 hours ?????? It didn't seem like it. My wife and I wanted more. Totally enjoyed the movie, 3D effects and characters. Sure the plot has been used in many movies and the outcome was predictable. But, we watch movies to be entertained "in the moment" and NOT to find fault. We almost went back to the ticket booth to watch it again. WE WILL SEE IT AGAIN IN 3D AND GET IT WHEN IT COMES OUT ON DVD.