Another potter classic

Rating: 8/10 (20 November 2005)

After watching this on its UK opening weekend, I have to say that the special effects team have done one of the best jobs I have ever seen. Its no wonder it took 18 months to tick all the boxes. The film was great although for me didn't get past an eight simply cos of the length of the film. I know to some, this represents value for money, but any film that lasts longer than it takes to fill your bladder is a definite no-no for me on the big screen, simply cos you are going to miss something and whats the point of that. Short of being dehydrated and drinking nothing for the best part of three hours you will need a bathroom break. Will be a superb film just like the others on DVD, this is cos there's a pause button at home if only there was one for the big screen lol! The bit that sticks in my mind, is during the first challenge when harry falls off his wand broom and the dragon claws its way across the castle roof, absolutely stunning graphics and a great all round film. Just don't watch it at 11pm like we did, didn't phone a taxi till 2am, a bit of a killer!