We really enjoyed this movie. The overall feel strikes a wonderful balance between action and character development. The visuals were stunning, absolutely stunning. Quidditch looked better than any of the other movies, and the Weasley brothers' store was a hoot. I enjoyed the improved acting ability of these teenagers as they get older, and appreciated the teen development aspect of the movie. The book is the book, the movie the movie. Afterall, a big appeal of these books is the fantasy of being in a boarding school with friends. I don't sweat the details of how the book and movie are different from one another. It was 2 and a half hours of entertainment and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.