Yes and no, I tried watching it about 5 or 6 times because I really really wanted to like it (as I said... the novel is my favorite book). But the movie just didn't engage me whatsoever. The acting was terrible and the movie makes one big mistake that the 2002 didn't repeat... it's too much like the book.

Unlike the 2002 version, which goes off in its own direction, the original movie tries to copy the book a lot. So much so that the parts that are different feel like a complete slap in the face to the book. It makes is very uncomfortable to watch. Especially the Morlocks... omg... don't get me started on the Morlocks...