Terrific movie

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2004)

Of the three HP movies, this has become my favorite. The very first time I saw it, there were things I missed from the book, of course, but these had faded into insignificance by the time I saw it the second time, the next day, and I could appreciate this movie for the truly artistic piece of work that it is. The hallmark of a great movie, for me, is it's ability to encapture me no matter how many times I see it, and this movie does exactly that. Director Alphonso Curan has completely captured the spirit of the books without necessarily replicating every little detail. The only disappointment that carried over past my first viewing was that the Marauder's Map and the significance of who wrote it was left unexplained for those who have not read the books (like my father). I'm looking forward to the movie's release on DVD already!