- Rank in no.3 in my list for favourite HP movie --

Rating: 8/10 (11 July 2007)

mini review! I've just got back from watching the movie, and IMO it was a great Harry Potter film. It ranks in third place behind POA and GOF IMO.As you all know,It continues it trend to become a much more darker film than GOF and much more serious! Harry rarely cracked up a smile, but hey! It was needed in this film to match the dark story and the overall tone that this series is taking.
Pros: 1- The dark tone is handled well in this movie, kudos to Yates and his crew of wizards.
2- Sirius Black has more screen time here, and his presence is one of the best parts in this movie. His relationship with Harry is done very well and the chemistry between them is great.
3- Its good to see Lupin and Mad-Eye Moody return! Fighting the Death Eaters and stuff, but sadly there's little of them in here. Although its necessarily but I really want to see them more! One can hope! 4- The whole rebellion and the formation of Dumbledore Army is cool to watch. It builds up nicely. Wicked stuff.
5- Dolores Umbridge. I hated her but Imelda Staunton plays her very well! Watching her performance makes me really want to cast Stupefly at her. She's that good of being evil and corrupt.
6.Fred and George. Funny duo.
7- Snapes flashback. Harry's dad bullying Snape. No wonder Snape really hate Harry Potter! Cool stuff! 8. The climatic battle between Dumbledore and Voldemort. Mesemrizing to watch. Loud and exhilariting.
9. Well, it has a proper ending this time around. An ending that left me wanting to watch HBP. So this movie is basically a set up the other two movies to come.
Cons: 1- The music. It doesn't have many impact and some of them are forgettable. Whenever I think of any HP movies, POA for instance, I can easily recognize many of its memorable themes. Even when John Williams step out and Patrick Doyle step in for GOF, his musical score nearly matches the same level of William's in POA. Nicholas Hooper score is mediocre at best. It hurts the film magical moments.
2- Although I like the ending, but it felt rushed when getting there. They should stretch it out a bit so that it will have a longer satisfaction.
Well for the moment, that's all the negative aspects that I can think of. Again, its a great HP movie but I'm little less satisfied when leaving the theater. Maybe when HBP and DH comes out, it will make me appreciate OOTP much more. Only time will tell! *** out ****