as a film very good, but a poor adaptation of the book.

Rating: 8/10 (18 July 2007)

o.k the main quarrel people have with this film is that it is far too fast paced and unexplained as it cuts out major scenes from the book.
however, as much as i think that the books are outstanding and do deserve to be represented more accurately on the big screen , it has to be said that i enjoyed this movie.
albeit some aspects such as Gabon's portrayal of dumbledore wound me up a little but i don't think there is any denial that above all the film entertained me for 2+ hours, without the ""cringe factor"" which i got in allot of the other films especially the second and third e.g. ; the choir with toads at the start of POA. the plus points were that in all honesty the director did do a fine job, i think it is ludicrous to think that anything more could be expected, the book is huge and to make it into a film which makes sense and develops the plot well is a fair achievement in itself.
i fail to see why so many hate this film,, in all honesty it is the best one so far and puts the last three to shame. no one can honestly say they were bored in the cinema watching it, would anyone have considered actually walking out on it?? if not then how can you rate it as poor , when clearly like me you were entertained by the marvellous effects, battles and performances...