I was very disappointed in the way this film was directed and scripted. Immediately from the begining Ron Howard diverted from the book and ran with his own idea of how the movie should be, leaving out several key plot and subplot characters and details. In lue of spoiling what was otherwise an ok movie, i will spare you the particulars, however I must say if you have read the book already do not waste your money at a theatre or purchasing this movie when it debuts on DVD. It is NOT worth it.