A radical departure.

Rating: Null/10 (16 June 2004)

It is obvious that the director of the latest Harry Potter is unaware of the proprietary attitude that fans have towards the books, it appears to me that he has cut and pasted the story to suit himself. Although the main story was faithful to the book the quirky details that make Harry Potter what it is are noticeable by there absence. Where's Peeves?? Where are the other ghosts especially Sir Nicolas? Why only one Hippogriff. I feel that it is a very well done and entertaining movie. but as a die hard Potter fan I think it is not a faithful rendition and is missing many of the fun elements that make Harry Potter such an original. Finally he made unnecessary changes to things such as scenery. Hagrid's Hut and the Whomping Willow are now outside the castle grounds. Fans feel comfortable with continuity and are upset when it is not maintained. The movie will be much enjoyed by people who haven't read the book, fans of the novel will not be as impressed.