Reasons I rated this movie only a 5

Rating: 5/10 (5 December 2005)

First of all, I have to say that I really enjoyed the movie, and I would have rated it a 10 if not for the following reasons. My favorite characters, other than the main ones (Harry, Ron and Hermione), were completely left out of the movie. The scene with the Dursley's (in the book, when the Weasley's come for Harry) was so great, it should have been in the movie. I was really disappointed about not seeing Dobby or Sirius. Okay, maybe they aren't absolutely necessary, but they are both pretty important in Harry's life. I would rather sit through a longer movie that includes all the essential parts of the story than a shorter version with outstanding special effects.