Good but not amazing

Rating: Null/10 (8 June 2004)

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The film is a little darker than the first two but it wasn't as scarier (not that I enjoy watching scary movies). Alfonso Cuaron's directorial touch to the film made it less enjoyable than the previous two movies. I guess I'm used to Chris Columbus' work. It was also strange not seeing Richard Harris as Professor Dumbledore.
A note to parents: I would not take kids under the age of 10 to see the movie. Also, there was some mild cussing among the kids at Hogwarts (i.e. "bloody h***") that I found objectionable. And it's not exactly a spiritually redeeming film, but good special effects nonetheless.
3 out of 5 stars