Almost exactly followed the book. Few minor details left out, but that should be expected in a 2 and a half hour movie. Camera work was great, acting was great, scenery and costumes were great. And the soundtrack used in the movie was phenomenal. Many times during intense moments, there was NO background track, which added to the intensity of the movie. First half hour was VERY emotional. For those of you trying to compare this to Potter and Twilight, shame on you. This is an entirely different book and series and should NEVER be compared to those others.