I haven't read the book, loved the movie. I am actually planning on seeing it again, just to watch some of the backgorund stuff more closely. Do be sure to see this in he theatre as opposed to waiting for the video. There is just so much that would be missed on the small screen.

My eleven year old daughter has read all the books and was a little disappointed with the film. She thinks that they left too much out. However, as it is already 2 1/2 hours long I'm sure that they did the best they could.

I'm borrowing the books from her. I'm really looking forward to reading them.