hi..... i know that movies are never (usually) as good as the book they are based on, but this movie hits an all time low. the book is good, not great, but good - or at least entertaining (if youve never read or seen star wars or lord of the rings, maybe you'll think its fantastic, but most of the storyline has been seen before) that aside, i enjoyed reading the book.... i dont think the director read it. the story flow is different, character personalities are different, the dragons voice is lacking, and so on. i watched the movie when i was sick in bed, and all i got out of it was frustration. i found myself saying, "i cant believe they did this - it must get better...." it doesn't.dont buy it