A lot of fun with a hint of disappointment

Rating: 8/10 (19 November 2005)

It was truly worth the wait ! The new Harry Potter movie has all the elements to captivate the young and the adult simultaneously. The characters have grown up very suitably with the actors themselves. The special effects are good but can't help feeling that the movie failed to reach its potential in this regard. Possibilities were endless, couldn't they show something more incredible ? May be the next one will !! The only disappointment I have after viewing the movie is regarding lord Voldemort's return. His return was awesome and long-awaited. But, the fact that a 14-year-old boy successfully fought him head-to-head (even if for few seconds) and managed to escape, somehow lessened the aura of darkness associated with Voldemort. Couldn't Harry just escape without taking him on ?!!! That would make me wait for the future battles between the two with a lot more anticipation. Here lies a hint of disappointment ! However, Ralph Fiennes seems to give a new life to Voldemort in the true sense. Casting could not have been any better. Even though the movie runs for more than two hours, I never felt it was too long. On the contrary, I felt sad while leaving the movie hall. Why ? Because I will have to wait another couple(?) of years to see the next one !!