I finally saw Charlotte's Web over the weekend. They really did do a good job, and Dakota Fanning was perfect as Fern. However, I still prefer the 1972 version. Is it Paul Lynde as Templeton? Debbie Reynolds singing? Henry Gibson getting Wilbur's voice just right? Or maybe when everyone sang "Zuckerman's famous pig?" I'm not sure. I was the same way when Willie Wonka came out with Johnny Depp. He just made the character too weird, if that is possible. I know it's more faithful to the book, but I prefer Gene Wilder's kinder gentler Willie W.
One of the best ending lines ever: "It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer. Charlotte was both."