The Harry Potter books will always be better than the movies. The intricate details in the books can never be captured in just a few hours time on the silver screen. So prior to watching the show, I did NOT reread the books because I wanted to enjoy the movie experience. I definitely did. Where the fifth movie felt rushed, this movie did not. I left the movie theater thinking that this might actually be one of my favorite Harry Potter movies to date. The actor playing Professor Slughorn was perfect in his role. I laughed through the bumbling romantic entanglements and felt that this movie combined humor and seriousness perfectly. Just make sure you do NOT read the book prior to watching the movie and you will enjoy the experience.