I went to see the movie last night, no spoilers here from me but you will get my general impressions. I read some reviews about it and here are a few general things they mentioned;

1) Not enough screen time for the adult actors

I have to disagree here, there was lots of screen time for the adults, and after all they arn't the leads so obviously they don't get the most screen time. I was very happy with the balance

2) Luna is fantastic

Lunda was an example of good casting, she certainly didn't blow me away but I enjoyed all her scenes! She was good but not all like they seemed to talk about in the articles.

3) Least favorite book of the series

I never had heard that before these articles I read, I don't know which book is my favorite but movie was it would have to be POA which was simply brilliant so I also like the book of course. I like them all. I think probably the first book because it was too short, and plus the kids are much younger then and a bit harder for me to relate too.

4) "luke-warm" reviews

After seeing Spider Man 3, which lacked a plot, and Pirates 3 which had an even WORSE plot I think HP was the best movie I have seen all summer. It was wonderful. I don't know what people want out of these movies. It's SO HARD to make a good sequal let alone a good 5th movie. I can personally say I don't think ANY of the potter films has been a failure. Yes I liked some more then others but they have all been good. I can watch them all again and again.

My over-all review

This movie seemed to have less "action" in the first half, but ya know what, I liked it! It was so nice to have a movie focus on charachter development and story vs just a bunch of stuff getting blown up like those other two movies I mentioned. It was wonderful, and like any "classic" you will be able to watch it 20 years from now and still enjoy it. I still like POA better, but I loved this movie and it was eveything I would want it to be. I didn't want it to ruin the story, I didn't want it to be a bomb. I just wanted it to be a GOOD movie, and it was.

I cried after one of the last scenes, it was done so well. I couldn't help it but my eyes welled up! I wish there was more to that one last scene but well that's what our imaginations are for and if a movie leaves you wanting more but not feeling dis-satisfied I would call that a success.

I wish I could see it a second time, but I was pretty uncomfortable in the seat (it was a nice seat even!) so I doubt that will happen, I so can't wait for the book now. it got me all ramped up, however I don't think I can take it if they kill off Harry, Hermoine or Ron.