Coming from someone who reads and adores the books, I was blown away by this movie adaptation. I was thrilled to know David Yates would be directing, because before the release of the Half Blood Prince, the fifth movie, also directed by him had my heart. I can not recommend this enough. There was emphasis on the characters, and the dialogue, not just over the top cinematography that appeared in the third movie. Even casting choices I was was worried about, such as that of Horace Slughorn, I was completely taken aback by how perfect he was for the role. Kudos David Yates! You're making the dream of the Harry Potter books be properly conveyed through the movies!