It was an OK movie

Rating: 7/10 (12 July 2007)

I saw the movie last night There could have been better screen writing and editing the plot and focus could have been tighter in spots while holding true to the book. I read the book so I was a little down but not so much because I still have my books.
I understand the necessity for some changes, so My book Fan grumbles are as follows:
Major Grumble
-Harry seeing into Snape's mind (HA! Come On!)
-And the end they did not even have Dumbledore tell Harry the prophecy which they risked their lives for. Neville, the transfer of power, power of love, etc
-Harry pulling out his wand in public threatening Dudley's was not necessary and untrue (they could have had Harry talk aloud to himself about what he would like to do to Dudley and his mates) a waste of time just to let the movie watchers know Harry is having nightmare and is a hot blooded teen.
-Return to Hogwarts scenes were a waste of time because they do not do what the book does showing Harry's feeling of madness and isolation -Avada Kedavra hitting Sirius
Minor Grumble not so important
-Ron and Hermione not having time for Harry because of prefects duties
-Harry's deeper friendship with Neville (Luna was well covered)
-The DA members rocking their Defense Against the Dark Arts OWLs
-Harry pondering and questioning Sirius' death and the veil -The total mayhem created by the twins not shown but the giant W in the sky made up for that
None of this matter because "The Half Blood Prince" is my favorite, they better not mess it up. The magic is off the hook in HBP. Snape is so pimp and Harry his ho. The movie better not try to make Harry have all this magical power the whole point is Harry is not that talented but has heart/power of love not magical strength.