fun for all ages

Rating: 7/10 (13 August 2006)

After many years of avoiding the harry potter films my mum invited me to sit down with her and watch a few. after watching the first movie i wasn't particularly surprised or looking forward to the next films. i read the first 3 books when they were first out and was looking forward to this film remembering that i enjoyed the story. I think the choice of getting in the new director was a masterstroke, although the first two films were aimed towards the younger audience this one was less predictable and far more entertaining. Without initially realising it director Cuarón was involved with both Y tu mama tambien and Great expectations(or which i enjoy both), i was still keen to look up what he had done previously.
i thought this movie was well worth watching and was entertaining for those of all ages, and i don't mean that in the same way as monsters inc. which people say its suitable for all but is only really suitable for kids and simple adults. Its got unpredictable twists and luckily the numerous deus ex machina's take on believable explanations due to a twist!
in a fantasy world of werewolves, wizards and witchcraft the main characters take on more adult attributes and work together to protect Harry from the ghosts of his past.