the movie was riveting and followed the book very well. when it ended i wasn't ready for it to end. i wanted more. however, i am not sure that it is appropriate for children. maybe teens. there were scenes of torture, the mood was dark and gloomy, almost hopeless...just like the book. but unlike the book, where you use your imagination to visualize what is happening in the book, the scenes are depicted right in front of your eyes. parents should use caution when thinking of taking their children to this movie