I am in love with the book and was so happy when I saw a new film had been made. Thought that modern technology would only add to the magic of this wonderful story. What a disappointment! The film only scratches the original script, taking out everything that makes the story so special and leaving it shallow and dull. Even the great Colin Firth and Julie Walters didn't have their usual sparkle. It is a mystery to me why someone would choose to do a re-make and then violating it in such a manner. I wish I could un-see this film.