Very disappointed

Rating: 4/10 (27 July 2007)

There were so many crucial plot elements for the next two films that were glossed over, that I wonder how they can ever recover. Mundungus Fletcher was the first glaring omission. Yes, he doesn't add too much to this plot, but he is crucial for later films. They didn't spend enough time at Grimmauld Place. Kreacher, RAB, Phineas Nigellus Black, the locket - all are critical to the next two installments. The omission of the new prefects, Harry missing the Quidditch matches, both of these contribute to Harry's state of mind throughout the story. Fred and George experimenting on the first-years, and the goal of opening their own shop? Gone. Their spectacular exit and the long term repercussions? Gone. The Department of Mysteries apparently only includes prophecies. And snake bites aren't really all that dangerous. Harry sneaking into Snape's pensieve? Gone. The OWL's? Apparently just another test. Oh I could go on and on. There was so much wrong with this movie, I fear for the next two.