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I didn't intend to write a review of the film just to invite but....

I did enjoy the movie very much but being the longest book to date. 870 pages (don't know the the page count for the new one coming out) it was difficult to translate so much into 2 hours 18 mins. I missed more scenes from the book than previous films, especially leading into the climatic fight scenes, though I fully accept the deletions and alterations considering the effort made to maintain the central storyline. The youngs actors are definitely improving (now they have only two more to go). sadly with the ever increasing number of characters I miss also seeing more of some of the established support cast. Though we did get to see a little more of some than the last film.

This didn't show as much visual style as the previous two but was much more dedicated to getting the story and setting up for the next films. In relation to the other Potter films, I'd give this 4 out of 5 stars.

Well I'm gonna start this as I'm curious to others reactions. I will give a SPOILER alert! Also an Alert on how this post will show how hopelessly geeky I am.

For all the things I did like.....there are that many things more that I disliked.

This is the first film where I really saw the younger actors acting and doing well. It's the only credit I'll give the director. Michael Gambon steals the show though which is unfortunate it's the most he'll get to do.
I did like the train scene with Draco and the alteration of Luna finding Harry was amusing.
I was glad they showed the Weasley Bros. shop
I loved the the quidditch scenes.which have to be the most exciting of all the films and more "real" to the idea of how fast and rough the game seems it should be to me. Ron's goal saving shots are still great without knowing that background of why they are special.
I liked the way the Ron-Lavender Brown storyline was presented. It was cut down but I definitely didn't lose anything from the book.
My favourite scenes in the movie are the Tom Riddle flashbacks. The two actors portraying him were brilliant. Those scenes were portrayed very well.

What I didn't like....

I didn't like the opening scene..... It just did nothing for me and didn't make sense. The book's opening at the Dursley's could have been condensed, better serve the film and been entertaining. That scene kinda set the tone of my expectations for the film (which I had kept very much to a minimum)
I really don't like the whole chase scene in the cornfield and the burning of the burrow. I just can't express how disappointed I am. That just ended up being a waste of time and no follow up. They just destroyed the Weasley home (which in the context of the Potter books probably couldn't be rebuilt) Now what's it gonna look like in the next film. To waste the time they could have at least followed events of the book with Bill and Fleur and such.
Though I liked how the Ron-Lavender storyline was presented I feel they concentrated on that more than the mystery of Draco and the Room of Requirement. That is a much more important sub story of this book. The attention paid to Harry's obsession with Draco's activities is cut to one two second shot of Harry looking at the marauder's map.
The Harry-Draco duel was okay but could have been so much better and more dramatic.
I didn't like the scene of Ginny hiding the potions book in the RoR and the kiss.
The Finding the Horcrux scene was good but I really really missed one single line of dialogue. "I'm not worried Harry, I am with you."
Completely cutting the death eater's fight in Hogwart's? no comment.
I am terribly disappointed in the alteration of Dumbledore's death scene. It was very Un-dramatic not having Harry hidden beneath the cloak in a full body bind knowing Dumbledore scuttled his chances by cursing Harry. And under any circumstances would Dumbledore have let Draco disarm him the way they presented.
And where was the Invisibility cloak anywhere when he wore it more in this book than any other. Not Once.
The raised wand tribute to Dumbledore was cheesy. Period. They could have done a brief condensed funeral scene ending with Harry Ron and Hermione's talk

Though there were many many light funny moments in this book, the overtones were much darker which I don't think the writer or director knew how to balance. It was choppy and I feel they tried to play up the lighter feel and love stories, minimizing the dark, serious events. I am actually concerned about how the last book (two films) is going to be treated being the same writer and director. The composer of the last two films is stepping away from the job but he's slipped in an interview suggesting John Williams return to close the score since he started with the first film (That would be good)

Anyway there's my long fit over this movie which I'm sure I've missed some point or another.

Just be warned that as the writing improves through the books so does their length. I'm kinda looking forwarding to rereading all 7 books prior to the release of the next film, a practice I began with the 2nd film (to reread all books up to that film.)

Maybe C if we read the twilight books we can convince Pin to read the Potter series.

Brilliant!