Best movie yet

Rating: 9/10 (13 July 2007)

Considering the fact that the book is the worst of the lot being too long and rambling, the film is excellently adapted ! It didn't follow the book too closely like the first two, so there were quite some surprises for those who know the book by heart. It didn't seem rushed like the fourth film. The pace was just right. Neither did it feel too far out like the third film. The best thing about this Potter film is that it stands well on its own without the book. Both the people who have read it and those who haven't will enjoy this movie. Acting and cinematography was top-notch. Soundtrack was great. The climax was very well done. By the way, Filch has maximum screen-time here compared to the other four ! Adapting a 700+ page book to a highly satisfying 153 minute film is no mean feat.