Potter grows up

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2004)

So far, I think I have to say that this episode of the Harry Potter series is my favourite. Radcliffe has obviously gained more experience in acting and it shows on the screen. A lot of Rowling's imaginative material has been portrayed excellently on the screen, for the film is visually striking. This is a very tightly made film and everything makes sense, even at points where you think it might falter.
Some of Cuaron's visual themes are maintained consistently throughout the film - innovative camera angles, imaginative shots, Looney-Tunes type fades between scenes - this all makes for a pleasant night's viewing. John Williams' music is as dependable as ever, the effects are excellent and the characters are well portrayed, although I have to say at certain times major plot points were rushed past us and I couldn't take them all in (2 points in particular) so I was a little befuddled with the specifics but I at least got the general idea. I suppose if I said that to someone who has read the book I would get a bit of ridicule...