I saw the movie with my daughter. She and I were reading the books together she did not read this one so she LOVED the movie. I have finished all the books and alas, as usual too much of what I thought was important never reached the screen. It made for some of what I call empty spots but for the non-readers it probably was great! If you love Harry see it anyway. Oh and the scene where Dumbledore was killed was lackluster.