My daughter got me hooked on the books, so we saw the movie together. I think it was good and stayed pretty true to the book. I agree the movie was too short, and I also think that it could have been better. Most of the actors seemed to fit, however I think Jasper looked too much like Edward Scissorhands with his big eyes! I don't think the movie lived up to the hype of the previews. Overall it was good, but movies are never as good as the books!