My husband and I thought this movie was great, and we have seen all the others. What was really good from my point of view was that it was really true to the plot in the book ---- while some of the previous ones were not. It is a fairly complex book, and this was really well done. The effects were really creapy in IMAX. I personally don't understand reviewers who don't want any character development, as that is what I love about these books. The movie moved right along, even though you knew from the start that since it is in two parts it wasn't going to reach any startling conclusion. Can't wait to see the last episode. Go see it if you want to get re-involved in the books!