At last I got it!

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2018)

I saw this movie in the theatre when it was first shown and, honestly, I rated it with one star. Where was the magic of Harry P? Where was the friendships? I was truly bitterly disappointed. But I bought the DVD because I loved the music and then a little bit of magic happened. I liked it! Seems that on the second time around I was able to take in the story, much of which had passed by me. However, it was only watching it the fifth time that I understood the nuances of the screenplay.
However, now we come to the negative side of the see-saw. I found the small pieces of exposition jarring. JKR could have done better. And I know that because I've written a few things myself. Unbelievably, I found Katherine Waterston's early parts in the film, lacking in timing, but it was only a few times. Yes, Eddie Redmayne mumbled a bit. I'm English, living in the UK and even I had trouble understanding some of his words. Seems to be an wretched pattern nowadays. I still don't know what part the little flying azure bug had but perhaps that'll sort itself out. And that's about it, so back to the positive.
The special effects were astonishing, Dan Fogler was very funny, the music (of course) was sublime and praise must go to David Yates and his production team. And although she may never read this, thank you, JKR for giving us this wonderous and magical world, and I look forward to the end of 2018 for the second instalment.