Excellent representation of a great story

Rating: 9/10 (2 June 2006)

This movie is a must-see for any Harry Potter fan, and is definitely worth seeing for all others 13 and up. While necessarily cutting out some material from the book in order to be of reasonable length, the writers chose well the scenes to appear in the movie.
The actors for Harry, Ron, and Hermione have grown into their roles very well. No doubt Warner Bros. will try to keep these three around for as long as possible.
The whole thing fits together to make a great, emotionally affecting, stirring film for HP fans and non-fans alike.
One last note, I thought that use of effects was well-balanced and that they were very effective.
Oh yeah - get it and see it if you haven't already.