Not only does it butcher the book, but it's a bad movie as well

Rating: 3/10 (12 December 2005)

This movie is extremely fast-paced and if you haven't read the book, odds are, you'll be confused out of your mind. If you have read the book, you'll be disappointed beyond belief not only because how much is left out, but what the movie's main focus is on: comedy and romance. The most built up scene in the entire movie is the Yule Ball sadly. The acting is far too over-dramatic and it does not have the same "feel" of Harry Potter as the other movies had. The plot and main storyline of the story is left to be in the background as unnecessary comedy, drama, and romance scenes are added in and extended whereas parts such as the Quidditch World Cup, Ludo Bagman, the Dursleys, several classes, and House Elves (just being a few) are left out entirely. I haven't looked through too many comments on this movie though I don't doubt that there are a few people on here commenting about how much the movie had ruined the book. That is to say the least, but the movie needs to be looked at as a movie itself and though it is packed with action and humor, it's main mysterious and dark plot line are thrown to the side for special effects and drama. I found this movie very disappointing because when I was watching the previews I finally had a feeling that they had finally got an HP movie right, but only found it to be the worst of all. My personal favorites in order: 1,3,2,4. That's only the movies of course. Hope you found this review helpful, please don't waste your money!