The Darkness is its Strength, not its weakness

Rating: 8/10 (11 July 2007)

---Most likely not real spoilers, but just in case---------------------
Before going to see the movie I kept hearing how certain people were complaining about the movie's darkness. Yet it was this darkness that compels the most.
Harry is going through many horrible experiences that are complemented by the troubles that come to all of us during this period of our lives. In this internal struggle Harry must make sure to remain good and preserve his own life. All the psychological elements that affect Harry, plus the experiences, creates the strongest challenge he has ever faced.
The drama that takes over the movie makes you forget, at least for a while, that this is a fantasy. The experiences we see Harry go through are so humane that it is hard for anybody not to relate at some point or another. The key element to the darkness is the element of temptation; how well is Harry able to resist them? These temptations, although having fantasy elements in it, are humane in the sense that they can be carried out in the "muggle" way, with the exception of the tools being used.
That is why the darkness is its greatest strength.
Aside from this strength, the movie has a lot of magic for kids and adults, without leaving the first out. There are amazing visuals which are very realistic, bound to impress even non-fans of magic.
The concept of a youth rebellion for a just cause is bound to attract the young and not worry the adults, they would specifically like it. Especially with the "Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach a man how to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime" concept applied.
Lady's and gentlemen, I give you the best Harry Potter to date!