Truely one of the best movies I've seen in a very long time. Of course it helped that I already love each of the characters from the books, but WOW they did an amazing job with this sequel. First time I've ever experienced an entire theater full of people all laughing, sighing, crying, and cringing together. The atmosphere was fabulous, but the movie was what pulled us all together. I will pay to see it again and again on the big screen. Well worth it.