This movie was absolutely great!! My husband and I took our 3 kids to see it the first night and I am really glad we did. The special effects are great and there is alot of humor in it. It doesn't start the same way as the book, but what movie ever does? It is way worth it to see it on the big screen, there is no way I could have waited for it to come out on DVD. I will buy it the day it does come out though. If you want a really nice family thing to do, take the kids and go have fun!!!