Simply wow.

Rating: 9/10 (14 July 2007)

As an avid reader of the book series, i was worried about this one. The last 2 movies, while being the best in the series, they left out an alarming amount of detail, which was central to the plot. However the screenplay focuses on the important plots of the book. IE - The breakout of Azkaban, The DA, Umbridge and the Centaurs, Umbridge taking control, Harry's Trial, and the Return of Voldemort.
The acting is something that shocked me. Emma Watson, was simply brilliant in playing Hermionie. Daniel Radcliff has come a long way, and Rupert Grint always was good. Gambon captures the spirit of Dumbledore, Imelda Staunton is amazing as Umbridge, but the biggest praise, should be heaped on Evanna Lynch. She convinced me she WAS Luna lovegood, as opposed to playing her, and Alan rickman is Alan rickman. Enough Said.
The high points were - Fred and George leaving the School, dumbledore's escape, umbridge and the centaurs, Luna Lovegood, and Aurthur Weasley at the underground.
I had only 3 problems with the whole thing. 1. Sirius' Death seemed a little over dramatic, as well, normally people who were hit with the Killing Curse, died instantly. 2. Dumbledore VS Voldermort, was a little too effect happy. 3. Did Lupin actually say anything in the movie? 9/10