It had moments.... But it was far to long, far to slow, and the climax was flat..
If JK Rowlings only attempt is to distance herself from entertainment meant for young adults and to gear it towards adults, I'd say she is only successful at making kids hate it, and getting only meager responses from life long fans like myself just happy there is a remnant of of childlike wonder left, but simultaneously feel cheated saddened by this less shiny counterpart