I know a movie is never as good as a book. But I really felt that this movie had great potential like the ring series or harry potter movies. The movie bounced around alot. Some parts were good others so very corny. I think it needed many of the left out parts to make the story come to life better. Some of the actors lacked the crisma of their characters they played. I loved the books that is a must read. I was hoping the movie would be as good. My 18 year old daughter, her friends and I were disappointed. great for 12 & under.