A solid movie, yet hardcore book fans might be disappointed...(SPOILERS ALERT)

Rating: 8/10 (8 July 2007)

Let me first say, that this movie is very good. The acting is outstanding, and the scenery and environments are all very good. The movie itself is good, yet hardcore book fans may be disappointed with some aspects of the movie.
Firstly, this movie is compressed into 2.5 hours. Not nearly enough time to tell the story of this particular book. There is one scene when Harry decides to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic, and it cuts directly to them inside the Ministry, with NO mention of how, or who helped them get inside. It cuts directly to the Hall of Prophecies.
Also, (BIG SPOILERS HERE DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT), the part where Sirius falls into the veil was very rushed and un-dramatic. The movie builds him up and you finally feel some sort of connection with him, and bam, hes gone, with little explanation with what happened.
There are also key plot points that are not mentioned at all, such as in the books, Harry casts the curse on Belletrix(SP?) at the end of the book, yet in the movie, we do not see this dark side of Harry as portrayed in the book. Perhaps it is the film trying to be kid friendly? I do not know, but it really leaves some of the good points of the book out.
The movie seems a bit rushed and altogether too short, yet this does not take away from the general enjoyment to be had from the film.
Go to see this movie for the good movie it is, not to compare with the book, and you will enjoy it.