Movie seen

Tom & I had the chance to see the latest Harry Potter movie: The Order of the Phoenix. It is the first time in a long time I didn't sit thru the movies thinking oooh they missed this part, they should have stuck in that part, this was so important to the plot-why did they leave it out. While few movies stick completely to what the author has put to paper - I do expect the overall premise and main plots to be there. For the first time the location of the castle and Hagrid's hovel have been in the same location they were in the previous film. It was always a game of 'find the new location of Hagrids' with each film. While some things were changed to keep from introducing yet another non-essential character, the main thread woven was much the same as the book. The only part that would have been nice, although not necessary to the story, was more involvement with the twins and Umbridge.
While the H.P books are far from being considered GREAT literature on my list...I have found them wonderful for entertainment value, although I am beginning to wonder if Rowling is being paid, like Charles Dickens, by the word. Sadly, what is considered great lit by today's standards fails to come close to those from the past. I have read few current authors who have the ability to bring the reader into their world and teach invaluable life lessons in the process. I have yet to learn anything from the HP books that even gives me pause to think. Everyone is rebellious, breaking rules is fun, revenge isn't good - but it isn't bad in small doses either, and if authority doesn't give you a reason it is ok to do your own thing. While it is an amusing story for an adult to read, since we should have the ability to discern; the story line has been discussed whenever Harrison reads them about the folly of each character.