The movie does not hide what it's intentions are. Of course some might say that he is still too childish (or the whole feeling is childish), but that would be beside the point. The effects are great (not that you should have expected less) and the story moves along 'fast' (the running time doesn't seem to be a problem or a drag). But then again, some are there for comedic relieve, which is pretty obvious. Which can't be said, for all his friends. I wouldn't say that Harry Potter is getting into an adult phase, but he definitely gets wiser with every movie. While there is pretty light humor to be found here (and some love stories), it all gets spiced up, by some really dark undertones and some things that happen. Of course, it goes without saying that you should watch the other Harry Potter movies before you watch this. I was a bit confused, but it didn't really throw me off the movie. The trailer actually promises something that doesn't really happen (real world). If you don't know the book (like me), but watched the trailer before you watched the movie, you could be excused for feeling a bit cheated.