It started off with a bang, and sorta moved to a stand still and jetted off like nearing the top of a roller coaster and then jetted down beyond any Potter movie yet. Intense is an understatement and is quiet a thrill. Downside is that some of the beloved characters start to die off. If taking a little kid under ten, don't. It is not their kinda movie. The only drawback is having to wait till July for the second one.