For those who read the books and know the storyline, this was an OK movie. I found it plodding & sterile as the main characters were stilted and appeared uncomfortable in their own skins. Granted it is a somewhat darker film and does adhere to the book. I know what happens next in Part 2 so probably won't spend the money to find out how it's going to play out on the screen. Took a friend who had not read the last book, they didn't really like it much. Thought it could have been done in one movie. Very disappointed.