Worth watching, but certainly not a masterwork

Rating: 7/10 (5 December 2001)

Now I am wondering why Rowling and the other You-know-what-director did not come to agreement and the job went to Columbus.
What I liked: the setting and decorations. The best thing is that they had actors speak with an English accent, creates nice impression.
The worse side is that the film is done for children with an excessive childish attitude.
It had an impression that the film is cut in pieces. Apparently they tried to fit the book in 2 hours.
It's not clear was it intended or not, but some parts look too pathetic, while the others are not well punched. Some dialogs are pompous and while those that should be are not. It lacks some dynamics as well, I did not have a feeling that things flow dense, but the whole year passed.
Acting could be better, too. The Ron's part looks most natural, as for the rest.. could be more vivid. If the stick to the book, which is what they did, the should be more passion and emotions in most parts.