As expected, the movie left much to be desired. I read the book before viewing the movie and was expecting some disappointment but for the movie to have just ignore major points of the book's plot was upsetting. I believe if I had seen the movie before reading the book I may have enjoyed it more but because I did not I only found disappointment. For anyone who has read the book: don't pay money to see the movie (unless you're a die-hard Alex Pettyfer fan like I am! In that case, wait to rent it). If you haven't read the book: Go ahead and see it but wait until tickets cost less or, better yet, wait until its out on dvd and then rent it before buying.