This movie was very entertaining. I took 6 boys with me to see it and we all enjoyed it. I do think that the kissing and caressing between the different characters went on a bit too much. I could have done with a little less of that and more real action related to the book. I don't think I needed to read this particular book by Rowling to enjoy the movie. My youngest (10 years old) is not a HP fan, and he said he thought it was "okay". As I watched his face during the film and he appeared totally entranced!