I thought the movie was great. The producers of the film did a very good job of making the film just like the book. There were a few 'changes' in the film but they weren't that significant. I think they had to cut out a few things for time. The movie was 2 and a half hours long but I found myself wanting more at the end. If you haven't read the book, that ok because they did a good job explaining the story and although the movie is very fast paced it is easy to stay along with the story. They did leave a few things unsaid but I think they are holding it out until the second movie. Overall, its a great movie. I recommend my friends and family to go watch it. I will be first in line next movie.