This long awaited film definitely lived up to my expectations. Not only was the plot handled very well (I was nervous about the fact that they were splitting the final book into 2 parts), but the actors/actresses portrayed the emotions of their characters extremely well. Although it is difficult to have to wait yet again for the final installment, the film would not have been as good if the entire book had been crammed into one movie. Keep in mind, though, that this film is not light-hearted entertainment. It is very heavy emotionally and I would not recommend it for children.