Alright I have read all the books and I was a little skeptical about the movie..but thats because most times movies suck compared to the limelight of a book...But last night I was quite pleased by the results!! I will have to agree with everyone though, if you have not read the books you will be lost at some places because there are a lot of inside jokes. If you are obsessed about every little detail then dont watch it but plot , storyline and keeping characters true to their authors accomplishments..all provided in this Splenderful movie! One note of caution....beware the squealing teenage girls...they are a quite frightening addition to watching the film...bring a helmet ^_^;