good film; some disappointment... may contain spoiler

Rating: Null/10 (6 June 2004)

i have read all of the books and have been anticipating the movies ever since. the 3rd book wasn't really my favorite of them all, but it was definitely in the top 5 (joke). the film with its new director and sort of revolutionary direction from the original 2 has made this film quite enjoyable. the movie was put together nicely and the story was portrayed very well; my only disappointments were that the scenery was different. i don't know if anyone else seems to notice or care, but as the film progressed i became ever more agitated that the castle was different, the lake and hagrids cabin were in different locations. again the film was very well done, yet my only qualm is with the different set. throughout the film i was very disappointed in this difference, because the original set seemed to be exactly what i imagined as i read the books. the change in directors was a good idea, but the change in setting feels like its taking away from the film and experience. i suppose i'll just leave this to conjecture; my opinion has been voiced.