If you read the book(s), no surprises here. And if you liked the first movie you will probably like this one too. For me, it was a yawn. I went with someone who really likes this stuff so I am happy that she liked it but it seems pretty low end to me, not even as good as the first one. The books are better, if you haven't read them, do yourself a favor and do. At least then the movie(s) will be more like a set a cinematic interpretations from a more complete source instead the lightweight thing it is.