That was the best movie adaptation of a book I have ever seen. I originally had very low expectations for the movie. But I am happy to say that I was amazed, completely and utterly amazed. I got a chance to see it two days before it was released and I couldn't wait to see it again on Thursday night. The actual plot of the movie did not veer too far away from the book. They messed up some little details that close readers (like myself) would notice. It moved at a good pace. The actors did an amazing job. They really grasped the characters. I would not recommend this movie for someone who has not read the books, because you couldn’t appreciate the characters and plot as much.