My favourite HP movie

Rating: 9/10 (26 April 2019)

The pace of this film is much better. It definitely has a strong flow compared to almost every other HP film, so much that it can stand alone as a complete film.
I believe it's because of Chris Columbus' excellent direction, and his established rapport. He managed to bring out all their characteristics accurate to those described in the book, and even if we don't consider that, they are just well rounded, realistic ones.
Harry's kind, brave side is continuously developed through the movie. Lucius Malfoy's cold blue eyes and cold words are perfectly delivered. Riddle's charming, perfect headboy character, too, is on point. Hagrid's performance throughout is outstanding.
In all the other HP series, there is always so much over acting just to add the comedic element, something not at all needed in this beautiful world of Rowling's.
However, one thing that Columbus did start that was not so nice is the merging of the two characters of Fred and George. They have their individuality taken away from them just to add a bit of humour, and surprisingly, the following directors follow this silly decision.