The intro flew by so fast my young daughter didn't even "get it". Could have explained it better, I think. My 10 year old sat at the edge of her seat the whole time. I didn't like the casting of the apprentice at all. The movie was enjoyable and I had a fun time. I wish there were more magic practice scenes and less walking around NY.
This is the first of the movie series that I read the book before seeing the movie. I understood the movie much better. For those that haven't read, may not fully understand characters and some plot details. Should have been more indepth about some things. Beautifully shot. Enjoyed the whole experience. Should be PG13 for some of the scary scenes.