Harry, Ron, and Hermione are determined to stop whomever is attacking people at Hogwarts...

Rating: 9/10 (15 November 2002)

Overall, watching the film was an enjoyable experience. Since I read the book a few times before I saw the movie, it seemed very short. The actors all gave brilliant performances. I think that Mark Williams was perfect for Arthur Weasley. The major flaw of the film was that key moments from the book were sacrificed for the sake of the "action packed" scenes. In all four books Rowling gives sublte hints about what is really going on. Unfortunately some of these subtle hints were cut out. I'd mentions them, but that would be a spoiler. However the acting was brilliant. Daniel Radcliff was born to play Harry. He has a wonderful, quirky smile. Ruprit Grint was brilliant as Ron. He had me rolling on the floor. And Emma Watson is perfect as Hermione. She is great at keeping the boys in line. I thought that Ginny, Percy, and Snape were seriously underused in the film, I hope to see more of them in the deleted scenes on the DVD.