I honestly think that deathly hallows part 1 is one of the best harry potter movies thus far.
I'm an avid reader of the books and while I watched the movie I really connected with everything going on in the movie. it was as if I was rereading the book (minus a few parts cutout or shortened)
With that said, anyone who has not read the books and only watch the movies may not understand the complexities within this book/movie. I think the movie did a great job picking out the right scenes for the movie and did great justice to the book.
And yes, the special effects were awesome. I can't wait for the fight sequences in part 2!