Disappointing.

Rating: 4/10 (14 July 2007)

First and foremost I will begin by saying that I am not a reader/fan of the Harry Potter books. Never have been, never will be. With that aside, I found this movie to be utterly disappointing. Sure some people will argue that it is the best Harry Potter movie. But come on! What is so great about it? The acting was off, almost mediocre, the believability of this was just ridiculous, and to top it of the whole story had no plot.
Lets first get some things strait. The story starts off with Harry being harassed by his brother, or step brother. Things seem a little hopeful at the beginning. The sky turns black, big winds howl, then Big creatures appear out of nowhere ready to take the life out of the two! Things are looking promising.
But with goodness comes blah. Yes, blah. From then on we are treated to talking. Talking. And more talking.
The only promising points, or should I say point, is the ending of the film (The last twenty minutes or so) that I must say is pretty visually entertaining. But that alone can't summon any happiness from my tired soul. This movie is just disappointing. Sure, some will say that because I didn't read the books I am not entitled to say anything abrasive. But the point is I'm not the only person who hasn't read the books.
But I also have to say I am a fan of the first three. Number four was "eh" for me. Then comes number five. Please, where are the two hours and eighteen minutes of my life? They are gone. Sadly.