Not as good as the first movie, but still rather exciting.
It is far more an action movie than the first, and with a much more of a Hollywood ending, which is a shame as it destroys the magic that you were fascinated by in the first movie.
I have not read the books yet, but for the two movies this second one seems like it has been expecting succes based on the first one, and not on a brilliant plot.
If you have not seen the first movie, I recommend you see that instead of this one, and only if you like that one should you spend time on this one.