Harry Potter and the Giant Snake? Deliciously Wicked!

Rating: 10/10 (11 September 2016)

On the Internet, someone felt this was the worst movie in the series? It's one of the best and a bit easier to follow than some later entries. One surprise after another. So much going on here: The Weasley's flying British Ford with an attitude, the Whomping Willow Tree, ominous messages written in blood, Moaning Myrtle, a pompous professor, a wand duel between Draco and Harry. R.K. Rowling wisely "allows" Ginny to only petrify and not kill Hogwart students. The "Riddle" of Tom Riddle. The amazing and funny Mandrake potting class. The monster that gives me chills even on the small(er) TV screen: The ancient giant Parsal-snake, with the Medusea-like power to kill on direct sight, and huge appetite! Stunningly complex backgrounds and sets. The ingenious use of the Phoenix-Bird, Sorting Hat, and the Sword of Griffindor to save everyone; as Harry is saved from certain death by the restoring power of the Phoenix tears. One of the longest movies in the series, but almost as good as the first one!