Better mood, less story

Rating: Null/10 (14 June 2004)

Warning right away that I may say something that might reveal plot. Overall, though, I think that this third installment was a good installment.
I agree with a lot of the criticism that I've heard in person. I think there is too much background missing from the movie. I've read the book twice and if I hadn't, I know there are places I would not have understood. However, if you can get past the stunted moments where you feel like great long scenes are missing, you'll find a gem of a movie. The new dark style is right for the introduction of the dementors. All of the effects are awesome and the overall feel of the movie is consuming and interesting. The new director doesn't tell the story with the same finesse as Columbus did, but he does accomplish a style that compliments Rowling's original copy.