The books - Badly written, lacking in any kind of depth, uninteresting characters, unoriginal plot, monotonous and uninspiring. I realise they're aimed at children (they're in the 9-12 section in my local Borders) but they're among the lamest books for kids I've encountered since Enid
Blyton's garbage. The film - All the above plus absolutely appalling acting from all the leads. Only Willem ...