I read the reviews of this movie and was worried. Our family has loved the books and the movies, which is rare because usually movies are a complete disappointment if you have read the book first. But both book and movies have been magical. I loved the movie. It was such an expression of the book that I was pleasantly surprised. I still am wondering if the reviewers are sometimes too jaded, or don't have kids...or both. If you are a Potter fan you will not be disappointed.