Pretty good book to film transfer

Rating: 7/10 (9 July 2007)

I went to the press screening past Friday. I wasn't expecting too much. I only saw the first 2 movies, and I didn't think they were that great. The books are just much better. But I must say, this fifth movie is pretty good. But the biggest part of criticism I have on this title is that they left too much out. I understand that the book just has way too many subplots to put in the film. But still it's a shame. Like the relationship between Harry and Cho. They only appear together in only 2 scenes!
But there were also some good things. Like the attention for detail. Like the kitty plates on the walls of Umbride her walls. That getting us to Umbridge... She was played pretty well I have to be honest. Could be better. But still pretty nice. The only thing I didn't like is that you didn't get the feeling that the other teachers hate her as well, like you do in the books.
A lot of things were different that I imagined while reading the book, but the final fight scene, did match a little bit. That was pretty nicely done. Special effect there were pretty OK (could be better, but they are not that bad)
Well, pretty nice movie. Good book to film transfer. If you liked the previous movies, go see this. If you are a fan of the book. You can go see it... but be prepared for it to be a lot different than you imagined.
7/10