As a movie The Magic Faraway tree managed to capture the whimsy and nonsense that existed in the original source material whilst updating it to a modern setting where kids are more likely to own an iPad than walk in the woods alone. The setting and visuals are stand out here, with attention paid to the fantasical nature of the world without losing itself in CGI. The acting can be a bit overdone in parts but for the whole this is a movie your kids will love, and you will enjoy.