I read all the books very recently, and was just thrilled with the film. It was beautifully done, the color schemes were stunning, and the outdoor scenes were perfectly shot to incorporate the landscape. It stayed very true to the book, but the live-action characters brought a unique, quirky humor to the story at times that was felt more on screen than it could be on paper. I'd definitely recommend it!
This was a great film. It is rare when you get not only a highly entertaining action movie but also a GREAT film, and this one nailed it. Heath did a great job, he was a great Joker, and he does this tongue flicker thing that reminds me a snake - very creepy. I was surprised by Maggie as well, she stepped into Katie's shoes like the role was tapered to her. Very impressed with the whole thing overall.