I've not read any of these books, I still enjoyed this film. What can I say it was more or less what I expected, it was decently acted especially by Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), script seemed slow at times but I'd assume that's how the book was written. There's some extra "cheese" sprinkled on this one but it really didn't bother me. I thought the production was really good special effects/CGI looked really good. Overall I enjoyed myself and am awaiting the next part.