This movie is definitely a made-for-television movie, as evidenced by it's rather poor production quality and bad acting. It definitely deviates significantly from the book in such a way that harms the film. The soundtrack is pretty poor as well.
However, Leonard Nimoy definitely fit the role he had in this movie well and actually helped make the film somewhat watchable. It's definitely more watchable than a lot of other made-for-TV movies.
Taking all of this into account, I'm giving this movie a 4. This movie had potential to be good, if the script had only stuck to the book more closely, and better actors/actresses were cast.
However, Leonard Nimoy definitely fit the role he had in this movie well and actually helped make the film somewhat watchable. It's definitely more watchable than a lot of other made-for-TV movies.
Taking all of this into account, I'm giving this movie a 4. This movie had potential to be good, if the script had only stuck to the book more closely, and better actors/actresses were cast.