Wonderful movie! Fitting send-off for Richard Harris-- Now bring in Sean Connery as the "fittest" new Dumbledore

Rating: Null/10 (21 November 2002)

This flick was great! I took a 6 year-old kid, and he loved it. I asked him later if he was scared (he held his jacket in his lap during the movie just in case he needed to cover his eyes during the scary parts-- how cute is THAT?). He said it was a little scary DURING the show, but in a good way. And not at all scary for him afterwards, he said.
Everyone else has probably said all there is to say already. I will add only that the best new casting choice for Dumbledore is probably Sean Connery. Think about it--- he wouldn't be doing a mere "impersonation" of the late, great Richard Harris--- he'd be doing a new thing; his own thing. The transition to such a new figure behind the character's mask would be a smooth one in Connery's extremely capable hands. Such a bold move on the part of the producers would literally be a "re-casting" of the role, in the best possible way, rather than an "attempt" at shoe-filling.
If you're an adult--- go see Harry Potter, kid in tow or no kid in tow. You'll love it for its own wonderful sake! 10 out of 10