a"10" but with reservations.

Rating: 10/10 (7 June 2004)

FIRST, this is a wonderful film and well-acted; the little kids of the first films were wonderful actors then and even better now. The time flew by and I didn't feel I'd been there but a little bit because the story flows so well.
SECOND, it left too much out. Quidditch is the love of Harry's life and Griffyndor finally wins the Quidditch Cup this year which is a huge and joyous occasion, but it's not even mentioned. Dumbledore is fun and perfect, but too-seldom seen, as are McGonagall and Snape. Even Hagrid is barely around.
THIRD, Rupert Grint was vastly underused. I kept seeing two of The Trio together, but not as much the triumvirate as they are written by Rowling.
FOURTH, it is NOT a better film than the first two which were directed by Chris Columbus. His films were perfect matches for the first two books. After seeing PoA and having time to consider it, I actually think the first two films are better.
FIFTH, it's still a wonderful film and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
SIXTH, I hope Chris Columbus comes back to direct the the last two.