I don't understand why people are giving this movie such a bad rating! I listened to the "32 hour-long" audiobook and found it somewhat boring at times. Details and long-winded backstories were left out of the movie for time's sake!!!!! Excellent acting, and the major themes and elements of the book were included in the movie.I actually preferred the movie because the events were presented in a more meaningful order. Ignore the bad ratings and watch this movie!