Everyone Deserves an Opinion

Rating: 7/10 (12 July 2007)

Whoever said plot and missing parts of a story unimportant can be very wrong. Yes, this was a good movie with good action scenes. But that seems to be a major problem. It seems that too much time was spent on action scenes and special effects. I wanted more storyline fleshed out. I also had a problem with the choppiness of the film. Many of my friends agree that it needed more fluidity. Especially because of viewers, who do not read the book. Those who have not will have difficulties following the plot and story.
Here are just a few examples. The movie doesn't explain much and glances over meaningful moments that help you to understand the characters and the complications of real life. (SPOILER) ie. Harry's perception of his father. He goes from being horrified to learn that his father was not perfect and could be a bully to not seeming to care in the next scene. Also, seriously missing was that element of alienation that Harry felt in school that contrasted heavily with the earlier period of life where he was annoyingly hero worshiped by everyone.
Okay I will stop blathering on about my criticisms. This is definitely a must see for readers of the book despite its many lacking qualities, however, I highly advise non-readers to avoid the movie. By seeing the movie without reading the book you will miss out on so much of the story and its realistic edginess.
But then this is just one person's opinion.