One of my favorite movies of all time and gave away my old japanese imported VHS-ripped DVD in anticipation for the new edition that came out a few months ago... HOWEVER! I cannot find it in any of my local stores... So now I'm Johnny-less...

I do agree that the movie was not particularly well acted in a few ways but is still a very faithful interpretation of the book (which is why the original author should always have a say in the screenplay!)

I have time, I'd love to help, once I get my hands on a copy of the official dvd