I didn't want it to be over! (Possible spoiler included)

Rating: 10/10 (6 June 2004)

What a great film! I was very impressed with this third installment of the series. I was a little wary, having read some mixed reviews, but I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Though I had just finished rereading the book and knew what was coming, I found myself startled more than a few times. What great special effects! The three actors portraying Harry, Ron, and Hermione have grown quite a bit as actors and have reached a certain level of maturity that is very evident in this film. For those who haven't read the book, it may be hard to understand some things. SPOILER: For instance, someone who didn't read the book wouldn't know what Sirius Black was talking about when he asked Professor Lupin if he had taken his potion that day. They wouldn't know that Professor Snape was the one who prepared the potion. There are a lot of things like that left out of the movie, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment. I would have gladly spent a couple more hours in the theater if they had wanted to expand the movie to fill in those gaps because I didn't want it to be over so soon. I'll just have to see it again! and again! and again!