I give this movie five stars - really - I loved it! The first three films were great, but the last two were a let-down, way too much emphaisis on Fx, at least as far as I was concerned (and my husband felt the same). This one, however, is terrific. Even though I've read the book and knew what was coming I jumped out of my skin a couple of times (it wasn't surprise - just well done direction and effects) and I cried at the end (again, even though I'd known what to expect). The reviews I'd read had said this movie was more chatty and less Fx - and indeed it was, though there was more than enough of the latter to satisfy those who want to see lots of Fx. I recommend the film highly - don't miss it!