First off, I never read the books. Couldn't get into them really. I may go back. Anyway, I'm a big fan of the films and the Half-Blood Prince was pretty good. I think we all know that it's more of a bridge to the last installment and it definitely felt that way at the end. But overall it was really entertaining. Funny parts, serious parts, amazing effects. At the beginning is the scene where death eaters are flying around and for a moment it's like the camera is flying with them. From my second row from the screen seat, it definitely felt like flying. In the good way. It was cool. Obviously if you're a Harry Potter fan you're going to see it.