There are two kinds of people watching the movie...people who read the book and people who haven't...I've read the book and noticed the movie being close to the actual story than all the other movies in the series...Both people who have read the book and the ones who haven't can enjoy this one...The movie is slow paced...as was the first half of the book...performances were better...the graphics and settings were as good as expected...the movie does end abruptly but it has to be kept in mind that it is a two part series. The darker tone sets the mood for the story... I would not finish judging this movie till the next one comes out...but the movie ends up doing exactly what it was meant to do...keep us waiting for what happens next...