Good, but could have been better!

Rating: Null/10 (27 July 2011)

*** This review may contain spoilers ***
I have read all the HP books and some multiple times. The last one is my favourite, so I was really looking forward to part two of the film. I thought I would refresh my memory by reading the second half of the book exactly where the movie left off - bad idea. Why? Well, I was disappointed to see that many scenes where changed and key moments in the book were completely excluded. What happened to staying true to the book? I really enjoyed the scene where Prof. Mcgonagall said "do your duty to your school" and then all the armoured guards came down. But WHY did they have to make her say: "I've always wanted to use that spell!"??? Seriously.. this scene was meant to be an emotional one where prof. is doing everything she possibly can in order to protect Hogwarts. This was not the time to make a joke. I was also very disappointed when Harry snapped the Elder Wand in half and then threw it away. WHAT THE...? There are countless more examples of unnecessary changes when there were parts in the novel that would have worked on screen.
Overall, I enjoyed the film. My only suggestion is that you do not read the second half of the book before you watch it. You will be disappointed that crucial moments in the book were overlooked and much was left unexplained, which leaves the ordinary HP movie-watchers (those who only watch the films and haven't read the books) utterly confused. Devoted HP fans know the back story, therefore they can fill in all the blanks. If you've seen it, you'll know what I mean..