Exciting, fun, excellent comic relief... A brilliant story retold in magnificent fashion. I haven't read the books, so the subplots can be a little confusing, but the general arc of the story is clear enough if you've seen the other movies. It doesn't matter how old you are, these are fun movies, worth the price of admission, and a great way to spend time with your 10 and up kids. See the movie, you'll be glad you did.