Ok, you have given us mice much to think about. As we have never read the book we will probably just go watch the movie with low expectations and to enjoy the special effects.
Thankyou for the detailed opinion on this movie... we very much respect your authority Hanshotfirst, in all matters of movie, TV and theatre.
Thanks you little rascals. If anyone at the theater sees you and screams, don't take offense. They are just really excited to see you. Kind of like The Beatles.