I was disappointed that there wasn't more action. In additon, it was just too long. I didn't read the last book, but I think the first movie could have been shortened and possibly combined with the last. Maybe it wasn't necessary to split it in 2. My 6 year old daughter wasn't left on the edge of her seat waiting to see the next movie. She was too devastated that Darby was gone. I am still anxiously waiting for the final movie, and continue to be an avid Harry Potter fan! :)