Ok, so I read the book last month, and saw the movie tonight. I have to say, had I done just one or the other, I'd have been plenty happy. However, the movie is far different from the book, and the book was tons better. More history, more detail, more plot, and a terrific ending. ON the other hand, the movie is DEFINITELY worth seeing. Very entertaining, excellent acting, effects, action, and cinematography. If I could change one thing, it would be to put the ending in the book in the movie. Still, if you've been on the fence, jump and go see it!