Despite mixed reviews, it was a profitable summer hit, grossing over $144 million against a $24 million budget. Performance Highlights

While critics often found the film tonally inconsistent or "soggy," audiences embraced it as a faithful and visually stunning translation of the beloved book.

It holds a remarkably high 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes , compared to a much lower critical "Tomatometer" score (around 34%).