Missing too much of the story-line

Rating: 5/10 (19 November 2005)

I love the Harry Potter books and discussing these books w/my son. We have also loved the movies, through PoA. However, this movie left out the underlying plots of the movie. These are the plots that tie all of the relationships of the characters. It contained fantastic scenes and special affects, but I think concentrated too much on the teenage angst issues and not enough on the suspense, the mystery, of the story. I don't want to include spoilers, so I am being vague. But, in the movie, we never really learn how the whole story fits together, like we do in the book. I agree, also, that the story is extremely disconnected. Those who have not read the book will have a difficult time understanding what is happening. I was disappointed and hope the new director realizes he's disappointed many fans.