Best Potter Movie Hands Down

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2005)

Since the Potter movies came to the theater, I've been watching them, and collecting the DVD's, and reading the books the second they were available for sale. While I enjoyed the different directing style of the third director, I felt some of the magic was missing from that movie that was evident in the first 2 movies. Cauron seemed to be going for a more realistic look at the grounds and castle, but that seemed to take away from the mystique of the magical aspect of the movies. However, the 4th installment was a wonderful combination of both realism and magic, which was really quite breathtaking at times. The emotional element of this movie was real, and the character of Harry was really humanized more than ever before. I would watch it 1000 times in the theater if I could, and when it comes out on DVD, I will be first in line to take it home. A must see for any Potter fan, this one is the jewel in the crown so far. I wish Mike Newell could direct them all, he would give Spielberg a run for his money.