Better than I expected....

Rating: 8/10 (10 June 2003)

....But only just, and as I had really low expectations... Make your own mind up.
No, I am being too harsh. It was fun and exciting, and at the end of the day, it is a kids film and was far more entertaining than I find most other films of this genre (The exception being the amazing Monsters inc.)
I had not read the books and actively tried to avoid "Harry Potter" but when you are faced with 4 cousins all saying how wonderful it is and you are left on a windswept January evening taking care of them, How could I say no. To be honest, I poured a glass of wine and thought it an ideal time to catch up on my sleep. But, as I said, I liked it. and Will probably watch it again and will also probably watch the chamber of secrets.... Acting by the main characters was satisfactory, especially since this was most of the kids first major outing. The support cast was wonderful. And the more I see of Alan Rickman, the more I admire him.

I am looking forward to the third film which features Another favourite of mine, Mr Gary Oldman (recently seen as the devil alongside James Brown in the BMW Short Films.... What do you mean you have not heard of these... Track down the dvd, its great.
Anyway, I have given this film an 8. If you havn't seen it yet (which I find most unlikely since it is one of the biggest grossing movies of all time) watch it. If you have seen it, watch it again, with your kids.