We grandfathers took our two pre-teen boys to see the movie on Thursday. These boys were so engrossed in the movie they didn't make a sound all through it. The Half-Blood Prince is by far the best of the movies so far. Film is true to the book even though compacted, but the scenes portrayed were essentials to the story. Cinematography excellent. Leading actors have really grown in skill and talent. Cliff hanger is good to anticipate next film. Must see! Even grandpas enjoyed it; one has read all the books in the series and has personal copies of each DVD thus far. Waiting anxiously for DVD of Half-Blood Prince.