Definatey the best film yet

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2006)

Basically, this is by far the best Harry Potter film yet in terms of action, acting ability and emotional detail.
First of all action, the first task scene with the dragon is fantastic, very well shot and realised. I loved the underwater scene as well, in which Daniel Radcliffe spent a hell of a lot of time underwater I can't remember exactly how long for, but again it's well shot and has you on the edge of your seat. The maze scene is a dark and menacing and you know that, even if you haven't read the book, something is lurking waiting for them.
In my opinion the best thing about this film is the way in which all the young actors go about handling their parts. Daniel Radcliffe has improved vastly since his first appearance in the leading role as a more angry confused young man trying to get to grips with all that is happening around him especially as he has to deal with death head on (although obviously he had to do that when his parents died but you can't help but think that he might have been too young to understand it fully at that time). Rupert Grint I'm pleased to say is so much better in this film as well. Don't get me wrong I didn't dislike him but I was hoping to see a broader side to his acting ability which was exactly what we got with a more moody jealous slightly immature Ron. Emma Watson too just seems to keep getting better and looking gorgeous in the Yule Ball scene as well. As for the others they all do well without exception. The adults in the cast are as reliable and solid as ever. Brendon Gleeson deserves a special mention for the fantastic portrayal of a eccentric Mad Eye Moody.
The Yule Ball scene is fantastic and well chorographed with all the extras dancing in perfect time.
In short this is a great film, and I already can't wait till the next one. Roll on Order of the Phoneix.
TJN