As a movie by itself it was an excellent movie. If one were to read the books however it was only fair. Even though I know a movie cannot fit in all the aspects of the book one would like, I get frustrated when they add elements not in the book that have no reason to be there. Why not put in more scenes from the book that should have been there? Where was the big battle scene in the end that would have added amazing spectacle to the movie Instead there was a small battle in the middle of the movie that never took place in the book. The one thing I will say that was excellent in the movie was Helena Bonham Carter's portrayal as Bellatrix Lestrange. She was the perfect combination of crazy and genius.
This movie was awesome. Christian Bale gave a stellar performance. He is one of the best actors out there today. The movie definitely lives up to the franchise name. Go see it!!!