Very good.

Rating: 9/10 (31 May 2004)

I really liked this film.
Like the previous 2 it is not a patch on the books, however its a very well acted and directed and is the perfect visual representation of the book story.As I reread the book I see the parts from the film, much like the first 2.
It's funny, smart and darker. A few of the questions raised from the book however are not raised here and the focus is far more on Harry at the expense of some of the supporting casts characters being 'fleshed out'. However the complaint here is that there is so much good stuff you want more.
The only flaw is that the editing feels rushed do the film moves at such a pace you can rarely digest everything thats happening, so it'll probably be more enjoyable on DVD :-).
However, surly after 'Lord of the rings' Warner could do a 'extended version' for the first 3 films, especially this one. It would make Potter purists happier if more scene's are put back in and it would make them another wave of mega cash for whats is relatively a small investment in a editor.