Missing so much, but a decent condensed adaptation of the book

Rating: 7/10 (19 July 2011)

Now this is a movie in this franchise I can understand why so many stuff got cut from the novel. The 4th novel is just too freaking long to fit in one movie. The only way I can see how it can fit everything in the novel in one movie is to make it two parts like they did with "Deathly Hallows". And even than it probably wouldn't be enough probably. But maybe it should have been around 3 hours in order to fit as much of the stuff in the novel into the movie. Daniel Radcliffe didn't grow up so well, the younger version of Harry Potter was just simply more likable. Emma Watson on the other hand is growing up nicely and starting to get more likable. I still can't get used to Michael Gambon playing Albus Dumbledore. He just lacked the charisma and the certain aura the previous actor that passed away was able pull off the person you just have to respect presence. But most of all lacked the connection between the other characters. Not a fan of the books of this franchise, but I gotta admit this movie is missing a lot of creative and clever parts from the novel. But overall is a decent condensed version of the book that is worth a watch if you liked the book.
7.2/10