Not really faithful as an adaptation but good on it's own

Rating: 9/10 (1 September 2015)

The book was one of the best and most intense in the series and while I think they left out too much the movie was still epic. Dumbledore bothered me the most. I mean, what? When did Dumbledore get so hyperactive? Where did that wise, calm Dumbledore go? But, about the ending, they totally nailed it! This ending is a big game-changer in the series and when you see why, you'll be shocked. After that, nothing is going to be the same again. It's gut-punching and also terrifying for children. But enough about the ending, you'll see it for yourself. CGI is great and now it really looks realistic. The dragon and underwater scenes were spectacular! And don't get me started on the maze. There are also some teen problems in this movie. Obviously, they are not kids anymore but it's really fun to see them grow up. The Yulle Ball part shows that the most. About the actors, I can only say something about the new ones because the others are great as usual (except Gambon who wasn't bad but over the top). Brendan Gleeson is great as Mad-Eye Moody. And David Tennat was scary in a good way. John Williams isn't the composer anymore but Patrick Doyle did such a great job in this one. While Williams' score was more magical, Doyle's was pure epicness and makes everything more intense. And Mike Newell, as a first British director in the franchise was great. While it could've been more faithful to the book (but then it would be really long) it's still awesome and epic.