JK Rowling is a genius--the filming of this, her work, is not (read if you have read ALL of the current HP books)

Rating: 9/10 (20 November 2005)

In reading this review, do not misunderstand: I loved the movie; but only as such: a movie. I did not love it as an adaptation. The whole of this movie was not a true adaptation; Great elements were left non-existent: The Weasley twins, Fred and George, and Mr. Weasley, arriving by Floo Network, and giving Dudley suspicious candy that has a nasty reaction (in Dudley and his parents point of view)on Dudley. In my opinion of the scene, it is hilarious, which adds to my disappointment; this was something that saddened me, to see that this was not in the film: I was anticipating this scene, among others, to be in the film, and found that they were not. The biggest mistake (and I cannot fathom how it could be overlooked), was the Tri-Wizard tournament winnings: They are, in the book, to be given to two particular members of the Weasley family (Fred and George) and this was not within the film; to someone who has not read the books, but has only seen the film, it would seem that this isn't a big deal, but it most certainly is: These winnings are what fund the twins' future endeavor, and should have been placed in the film. Why is it that something so short could not be placed in the film, like the Dursley's scene, yet we have an escaped dragon, and a lengthy battle, when this does not happen in the books, yet no simple scenes that really did exist in the books? I was OK with the idea that the Quidditch World Cup was short as is was--at least it was there at all-- but some things should not be omitted, and this should have been two movies. For once, I would like someone to step up, and say "no more cuts for adaptation. Everything stays." As a film, I love it.. please understand that; The movie is great, I enjoyed it. I am merely disappointed in yet another adaptation left somewhat dry.