This was definitely a better book, but books are always better! When you read this trilogy you become so attached to the characters and their story and when you watch the movie it is a bit of a let down. I enjoyed watching the movie with my (almost 12y/o) son but you can't help to feel that there is a few key points left out. The characters were well chosen unlike Twilight. The acting was good but the camera footage way bad! I literally felt sick watching some of the running scenes! Don't sit too close! Overall the movie was good but book was AWESOME!!