i have never read the book but after this movie i be ready to take a trip to the bookstore . it do feel surprisingly rush though and i hope this be at least a trilogy from the way they end it which be also a bit confuse for the audience . there be some question that hopefully will be well explain in the book . the main be the end see of all the kid grow up then go through the wardrobe again a child . action pack and heart warming . teach u the importance of family and friendship and and not be in such a rush to grow up and stop believing in the unbelievable . over all a high positive .