I've read the whole series and was kind of excited to see the movie. I brought my husband along, whom hasn't read any of the books. He was completely lost throughout the entire movie. He didn't see the point of it at all. The movie sped up so quick that they left out so many important details that it didn't help the movie any. I was very disappointed in the movie. I don't think anyone would have cared if the movie was 3 hours instead of the 2; as long at it was detailed enough to come close to the book. The book is far more better than the movie.