Wonder Movie-Making but Ooopps!

Rating: 9/10 (21 November 2005)

I am of a demographic age that many wonder why I would love this series so to that, I just enjoy when Holloywood makes things come to life that you just can't see everyday and this one fits the bill. Before I gush on about this installment pros and cons, the thing I want to put out there in a series of consistent characters is Dubeldore. Please cast a new one for the last of the Movies? Why- Know one did a better job than the 1st two in the series, the untimely death vexed this series but this new guy just does not cut it. The first Dumbeldore in the book and on screen acted as if he was a Master Chess player knowing the moves of the players before they knew it themselves and his affinity for Harry and warmth was a genuine Father/Son, this new guy seems like an idiot compared to the first, the characters themselves seem not even to revere him and his detachment to Harry is evident. In the book he does detach a bit as events unfold but always has great concern for his young pupil. I have not felt that warmth in 3 or 4. His leadership lacks, no sense of strength from the Headmaster and most gifted wizard should have which is sorely missed out of this Dumbledore. Cast anew, Pleeease! Now the Movie: I loved the original, enjoyed the second and was a tad disappointed in Azkaban, but I was refreshed a bit in the 4th installment, I reviewed and heard many talk at the theater that it was not Askaban but I liked this one and thought it was a bit better. Humor, some darkness and a overall reflection of the tone of the book and series were represented. Many complained about the length, I thought the story moved well and did not feel as I watched like "when is this going to end" the tempo seemed fair enough between action and character development. It has been a while since I read Goblet but it seemed to have its spirit. While many thought the acting of Ray Fienes brought credibility, I was somewhat disappointed, he did well but not shocking well! It will be good to see how he evolves the character in the later installments. Many complained about 24 year olds dating 14 in the movie, they forget Harry, Ron and Harmonee are about 14 years old while the later class-men are about 17, last I checked a Junior could date a freshman for a dance and not get to much grief about it. Here is to the next in it series, I hope it is summer 2006, if not, I am sure this DVD will tie me over, it is worth the price of admission, those that complain just don't get that movies are to be enjoyed on the whole and not to be cut like a surgeon's knife. I think too many just like to complain, I for one like to go to get away and enjoy movies! Pass the popcorn and enjoy the show!