This film is not a typical harry potter film, it's very different and more grown up. unlike the past 6 films which follow a similar plot structure, harry doesn't end up going to hogwarts for another school year. I think a lot of harry potter fans got thrown off because this film was so different, and it was very different than the other harry potter films. But it stands alone as a great dark thrilling adventure film. Don't compare it to the past films, watch it and enjoy it.