So yeah I went to the movies yesterday to see this and I must say I enjoyed it very much. Of course I read the books as well prior but I dont think you need to to enjoy it. One thing though. There were alot of people there with young kids, like under 5. I wouldn't recommend taking them to this movie. The creatures in it are pretty graphic and the kids got scared and the parents had to leave in the middle of it. Other than that, I highyl recommend this film.