The first half of The Deathly Hallows was a thrill. I can not wait to see the conclusion of the book.
As usual certain things have to skipped over for length, even on a 2 1/2 hour movie that still has a 2nd half. I do believe though several scene could have been extended just a minute or two to include very important and touching moments. These would include details about the loss of certain characters, and other characters reactions to the losses.
One change I saw as pointless was the changing of the way the message at the wedding appeared. The digital effects could have been just as easily done as the author wrote them.