We loved the whole experience of going to the midnight show and seeing the movie! The movie was great! It contained all the key parts of the book needed to convey the story, and added some parts that (in our opinion) just added to the story. We appreciate why they changed what they changed.
My son was 11 when the first book came out, and he literally grew up with Harry. The whole family has read the books and watched the movies - so it is a fantastic family thing for us to share. My son and daughter are 19 and 20 now, and we all went to the midnight movie. It was like a Christmas morning, the anticipation and excitement! It's a time we'll all remember sharing.