I had not read the books so this was all new to me. I liked the movie very much and followed the story easily. I did find the camera work to be anoying. All the jumping around and unsteady camerwork caused me and several others around us to close our eyes to help somewhat with the dizziness and uneasyness we were feeling. I would hope the producer didn't mean this to happen....making viewers turn away or close there eyes instead of watching is usually not something a movie maker works for. Non the less, it was entertaining and I would recomend it to anyone.