I was hoping this movie would give me hope that there was a chance the pages could be transfered to screen. However, with so many key elements left unmentioned that are crucial for Deathly Hollow's, I don't know how Rowling is going to pull it together for the conclusion(s). The screenplay for Half Blood itself, while having some bright points, fell flat at the end. I was barely emotional when Dumbledore died. I was dismally disappointed at the omission of Tom Riddle's family history. I felt the internal conflict in Malfoy was not explored well enough. For what Rowling was trying to convey, 2 1/2 hrs was too short. Finally, if I wasn't a die hard fan, the final scene barely made me want to know what happens next. Better luck next 2 movies.
Definitely the best Batman ever, if not best super hero movie ever. My wife who hates these kind of films loved it. Ledger should get the best actor Oscar and probably will. Had he lived he would still be in line for the award. He has redefined the role as this director and writer has redifined Batman movies.