Let Down

Rating: 3/10 (8 December 2005)

I have read all of the books of Harry Potter, but this is the first movie I have seen. Quite frankly, it was a major let down.
To many story elements were either changed or completely left out. I do understand they had to chop up a big book for a movie, but they could have made it a little longer, the story just kinda rushed through and just made sure it got the "main" story. No other connections to anything else. No other character development besides the main few.
Also,the characters were not convincing at all. (Voldemort wasn't scary the least bit with his stupid accent and his baby blue eyes (could have sworn they were red); Dumbledore wasn't convayed as being very caring as he is in the books...or maybe it was just the actor)
If they can't get more of the story in it than that... then why try to make a movie. Unless of course for just a quick buck? Put Harry Potter in the title...