I rated it average. Personally, I think the character's have definately grown up and are a lot better now (meaning The Trio), and overall, the sepcial effects were GREAT! But, they cut out so much, they changed some things, and they didn't do much character building (especially for Snape and Ginny, who play big parts in the next movie). Rickman did a splendid performance, but I didn't like how they portrayed him as so.. well, I guess my mental image is a little different. Imelda Staunton was probably the best actress there, but Helena Bonham Carter was pretty good also. The movie could've been better, but still, it's okay. Good Job Yates!