Best of the Harry Potter Movies So Far, But . . .

Rating: 8/10 (18 November 2005)

Yes, it is definitely the best of the HP movies so far, what I would consider a "good movie" and able to appeal to folks, if there are any left, who haven't read the book.
But, I *have* read the book, and just too much of the story was left out, and too many facts were changed that I considered important. OK, I know that if they'd filmed everything in the book, the movie would have lasted at least six hours, but, still, the movie just ignored or glossed over parts of the book that should definitely have been included. I guess what irked me the most was the ending, where Harry, Ron, and Hermione just literally walk happily off into the sunset, and Harry doesn't seem bothered too much by what all just happened. It just didn't ring true.
I did enjoy seeing the characters mature and interact, and parts of the movie were really very funny. Like I said, a good movie all by itself.
But I've got to go read the book again now so I can enjoy the "real" story.