Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant!

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2001)

It was truly wonderful! I was so pleased. Everyone keeps saying that they skimmed the book too much, but I disagree. Unless every average movie-goer can sit through a eight hour movie, they cut it down perfectly.

The biggest complaint was that Hermione's scene at the end with the logic puzzle was cut out, but it had to be. Books have different paces and give diffierent feeling then movies. If that scene had been in there it would have slowed down the action too much to make the final scene between Harry and Voldemort seem important or exciting. All the scenes that were cut were cut for good reason. Either they weren't necessary or they would be explained/delved into further in the other movies, so they could cut them.
The Quidditch match was done beautifully and the actors (especially the kids) were spectacular. The story was not driven by special effects or scenery, and gave a heart-warming feeling at the end. Yet another lovely score by John Williams! The excitement was in all the right places, the sets and costumes really made you feel like you were inside Harry's world. The Dursley's were perfectly selected, and hilarious. All of the teachers and Hagrid fit there roles wonderfully, Harry, Ron and Hermione even more so. It was a fantastic tribute to the books. Well done! The only other things to say is -
Truly Magical!!!