The latest installment on its own was good. Amazing effects (CGI, stunts, and special), good attempt to follow the book main plotline, and fantastic job on the music. The directing also seemed more in tune with Chris Columbus's idea that the plot should follow more of the book than trying to make it go off on it's own like what Alfonso Cuarón did with HP3. Fast paced with little backstory, the writers keep the audience just informed and intrigued. If you are sitting on the fence to see this one, go and see the matinée, but this should be seen in the theater.