Good Movie, but not worthy of JKRowlings

Rating: 5/10 (19 November 2005)

Having read the books (unlike many of the Reviewers with GOOD REVIEWS) I am sorely disappointed. Yes, it is impossible to completely put a long written book into a movie, as has been proved countless times in the past. But, like Tolkien and the upcoming CSLewis "Narnia" series, you had better at least stay true to the books. Not so here. A pretty movie, when you can follow it, but poorly adapted by Director Newell and Screenwriter Klove absolutely missed on most of movie, Hitting the mark mostly on some brilliant show with the ball (dance), and a nice underwater scene. Fair graveyard scene.
Acting good when small interpersonals with the main 3 (Harry, Ron, Hermione)and well done for the Weasly twins. Mad Eye Moody GOOD!,
Lord Valdemort played scary, yet played down, no-one really seems to fear him as before, which will not play well to a sequel in Harry Potter's next movie (5).
However, Dumbledore has absolutely lost his charm, wisdom and much likability in this incarnation.
With the choppy editing, loss of continuity, Outright story changes, and dropping of important minor characters, leave too much to be desired. Movie relied too much on visuals, yet left feeling outright robbed of a great story.
Maybe this should have been a 2 part movie as was suggested earlier. This seemed rushed at best, and kind of a let down.
Help JK Rowling, please come to our rescue!