Enjoyable enough

Rating: Null/10 (14 November 2002)

Yes yes harry potter is back in town with the latest installment in the series of books. Though the books were absolutely delightful, the film does not live up to the high standards that are expected.
The first film was a pleasant surprise as the special effects were fresh and the cast likeable. However, come the second one.. the same is done all over again! You might argue that the special effects have been souped up e.g. Basilisk Fight but since most people have read the book the film becomes too predictable and the effects aren't fresh enough to let us know the outcome of what is to happen. On the other hand, people who have NOT read the book will find it hard to follow the story because the movie jumps from one incomprehensible scene to another without time for digestion.
However, the film is enjoyable enough if you do not mind the staleness. Radcliffe, Grint and Watson put in great performances, portraying their characters accurately. Apart from a good strong cast, there is action , hate, anger and even some humour which does brighten up the film.
On the whole it is a rather enjoyable ride, but it fails to match the first film overall and i give it ***1/2 out of *****.