I was fully prepared not to like this movie for several reasons... one of which being that I felt like the book dragged on an on and the second of which being the deaths of a few of my very favorite characters. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. the movie covered the story exceptionally well while eliminating the "will-you-just-get-on-with-it" feeling I had from the book. Even the death of my favorite characters were handled well (one was handled very poignantly even though I sat through it in tears). I really feel like this was the best Potter movie yet. I can hardly wait now for the last installment.