My mom and I read all of the books. WE fell in love with the books and both couldn't wait to see the movie. I pre-order our tickets so there would be no problems. WE both went into the movie with no expectations. I look at the book and movie as TWO WHOLE different ART pieces. And after seeing it, all i can say is WOW!!!! AMAZING! I LOVED IT, my mom loved it. and we would soo see it again, if we could afford it! remeber you just can't go into a movie taken from a book and think they will be exactly the same!! you just cant. Plus look at them as two different art pieces!!!