For fans of the books and movies, a must-see. For those who haven't read the books or seen the movies, you'll be completely lost and should take time to read or watch before seeing.
Overall it was an excellent adaptation of the book. I loved how some aspects were shown and thought others were corny, but I probably will see it in the theater again and will certainly buy the DVD when it's available.
I think it's the best film yet of the series. I wish I didn't have to wait a year for the next one.