I saw the movie and I have to say it was pretty good

Rating: 8/10 (5 January 2006)

I actually saw the movie the weekend it was released. There were a few disappointments, but overall, the movie was excellent. I loved the special effects and the movie really followed the book. But, like I said, there were a few parts of the movie (or lack of parts) that I didn't like. I would have loved to see the first few chapters of the book followed directly. There is nothing I would have loved more than to see the ton-tongue taffy incident with Dudley. I was, actually looking forward to that part, but it wasn't even there. I really loved Dobby from The Chamber of Secrets, and I wish they would have included him in the movie, but the way they explained the gillyweed was pretty good. I also wish they would have followed the storyline with Serius more. He really didn't have a major part in the book, but he is still a major part of Harry's life. He is very important to him and he was barely mentioned. Some of the other parts that I didn't like were some of the changes. You can tell this was a different director because the Gryffindor common room, the Great Hall and the library were all smaller. Well that is enough the movie. Although there were a few parts missing, it was still an excellent movie. My kids really enjoyed it, and so did I. Last thought: Wow is Hermione getting to be a real cutie. She will be a knockout when she gets older