Not the perfect potter film but close

Rating: 8/10 (19 November 2005)

I had pretty high hopes for the new potter film after the success of prisoner of azkabam so it was probably never gonna live up to expectations. It came pretty dam close but there were still some lingering problems.
One of the things i disliked about the first potter film was how the plot was second to establishing the world and the visual effects which had a negative effect on the pace. They still haven't found a way to make the whole hogwarts year flow fluently and everything still seems a little rushed. There was nothing on the actual lessons, just the tournament and the yule ball. The beginning of the movie is poorly paced too, with the quiditch world cup only lasting 5 minutes, basically over before it started. The books flow which is one of their best qualities and the small details that are in the books but not the movie make it that bit more charming.
Acting is good, the main trio have matured into decent actors and support is good as always, would still like to see more of some of the supporting players like snape and malfoy.
A pretty decent film which sets up the next film very well. As each film seems to be getting better maybe by film 7 we'll have the perfect Potter film. Heres hoping.