Do "NOT" watch this movie if you've read the books. The begining is totaly new and written, and the ending is none existent. It does not even match up to the book at all. Granted... they got the main points; Harry has a thing for Ginny, Hermione has a thing for Ron,"they" are real, and the main event at the end which everyone knows! "He" dies. Wheres the meeting of the Prime Ministors, Whats with the random battle? And, wheres the great battle at the end!! However if you've not read the books... Go watch it with your family and friends, have a great time, and make sure to get there about 40 minutes early. Its funny, entertaining (in its own way), and has its own story which isn't bad. Get some refreshments, its a 2 hour+ movie!