actually the films are equal to the books in their craptitude. I have read the books, i like to read a book before i call it crap.
Edit: the series does improve as it goes on, i suppose my main gripe with the franchise is the mass perception of it being the last word of god.
It does have its good points - if a kid learns to read well beacuse the books then fair enough.
Baley trying it on with silver: kid trying to shag a brick wall.