One of the best films I've seen in years!

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2005)

Unlike it's predecessors this film starts off running and doesn't stop. I love the others but I must admit I was amazed how good this one really was. Although the fourth book is my favourite I was worried that it would lack something in the transfer to film. I was wrong! The new kids are great as are Emma and Rupert. Daniel Radcliffe is good but very similar to the last film. He's a good actor but I don't think he is strong enough to lead the franchise. Ironically the real leads are the outstanding supporting characters, such as Alan Rickman's Snape and especially Maggie Smith's McGonagall. Michael Gambon is good but I'm still thinking of Richard Harris when I read the books. Brendan Gleeson as Mad-Eye Moody is amazing as is Ralph Fiennes as V.... He Who Must Not Be Named! I haven't given a film 10/10 since 1997 so if you see one film this year see this one!