I have a brain like a sieve and so didn’t remember much about the book (other than the climactic almost-final scene, of course) so, story-wise, it all was essentially brand new to me, though it did come back to me in dribs and drabs as the movie progressed. I thought it was a good balance of humor and drama — funny enough to break up the tension, but not so light as to take away from what is really a very dark storyline.

Also, I totally want the dress that Luna wore to Slughorn’s Christmas soiree. And one of the sweaters that Hermione was wearing at one point. These movies all have great clothes.