Well made film - shame about the lack of a story.

Rating: 5/10 (6 April 2006)

Think of James Bond as a TV series, so every movie has familiar characters but a whole new story. The trouble with Harry Potter is that its more like a mini series, with only 1 story (watch out for the bad guy whose name must not be spoken). This isn't enough to sustain me for 4 films. I blame J K Rowling and her impotent editors for the lack of plot, because in actual fact the movie makers have done a pretty good job.
So about the movie, its well made and shot. With hormones starting to bubble and great set pieces around each of the tasks. Good acting and film-craft in general make this an entertaining way to spend a couple of hours.
Trouble is the 'finale' where Voldermort is finally revealed is disappointing. The battle between him & Harry was quite an anti-climax. I was expecting an epic.
To conclude - Definitely the worst in the series so far but still worth watching if you are a Harry Potter 'completist'.