Rich and flat at the same time (7)

Rating: 7/10 (16 November 2001)

Good performances from: Emma Watson did a nice job, Robbie Coltrane was very good if not under used. Alan Rickman was very good. I am still trying to decide if I like the sidekick Ron Weasley portrayed by Rupert Grint. Danial Radcliffe was flat. For a lead character he just did not have 'it'. They may have picked him for his looks but not for his star power. They really blew the casting for Harry in my opinion. There were some very good scenes but even the showstopper Quidditch match and the chess match was rushed and boring. The scene in the forest was very good but again short. The finale I enjoyed but for some reason I kept expecting Voldewort to tell Harry he was his father.....hmmm, Ive seen that somewhere before though. Anyway. This movie gets a 7 from me just because of the attempt, stunning although cold sets and a couple of decent performances from the adults. This franchise is destined to make Billions in hype alone. NO that is not an exagerration. Billionssss. Not deservedly but they will nonetheless.