Although filled with dark shadows, chases, and endless inuendos about "The Dark Lord", the movie simply lacked a clear and coherent conflict. Unlike the other movies in which young innocents were sent on a mission to prevent the destruction of the school/world, in this patchwork episode late teenagers wander about in teen anxst commenting on a situation in which evil lurks in the background. The clear cut purpose of the other movies has been lost. After enduring 2 1/2 hours of special effects, and a clumsy attempt to make "Harry Potter" a serial by leaving the audience at the end on a cliff hanger, barely 20 people clapped; most filed out in shocked silence. The only reason that I recommend seeing it, is because of the series fame.