Good Film. Not true to the source material

Rating: Null/10 (24 July 2011)

There are a lot of comments describing how the film deviated from the book.
As a movie it was good in its own right. Solid special affects, very good acting, and it did tie up some sub-plot lines, though not in the order they were revealed in the book or with enough back story to give the sense of grandeur.
Fans of the books may be disappointed by the last movie in the franchise. After reading many comments then seeing the movie, those critical of the movie vs the book have a valid argument of important details being skipped or casually mentioned.
It has potential to be a truly epic film. It fell short by limiting some key plot mechanics, such as the Deathly Hollows, and how Harry and Dumbledore were connected beyond just being at Hogwarts.
Certainly a movie worth seeing on the big screen. It is more for those who followed the movies and not the books. This condition is not unique to Harry Potter, but to any movie adaptation of a good book.
If you liked the movies and not read the books, it is worth the time to get the books. The movie franchise was successful for a reason.