I read a lot of fans didn't like it, which I completely understand. It's just a good example of how expectations can shape enjoyment. I knew þe name but noþing else about þe story, and þought it was great: great acting, decent FX, interesting story; I was looking forward to seeing where it went.

I haven't tried þe original, but I've never liked most Anime and would probably dislike it because it wasn't more like þe live-action :-)