Brill - what can I say.

Rating: Null/10 (20 November 2002)

I had wanted to go and see this in the theatre but husband didn't want to go, I had wanted to rent this on video but husband didn't seem interested. Well on Saturday it was on HBO and we sat down and watched it and guess what? We both loved it. I cannot tell you how much of a joy it is to see a blockbuster, big dollar movie that contains an almost exclusively non-american cast. Richard Harris was wonderful as Dumbledore, Robbie Coltrane a pure joy as Hagrid (I shouldn't have said that I really shouldn't have said that), Maggie Smith all stern and in her best "Jean Brodie" mode, and even the supporting characters were an absolute joy, I mean lets face it John Hurt in a bit part? (I can't wait for #2 when I believe Mrs. Weasly comes into her own, more power to Julie Walters). The child actors were such a wonder, even though, I admit that Hermione was a little irritating at times (but perhaps that shows what a good job she did, I mean isn't she supposed to be irritating?) The entire cast was wonderful and I cannot say how much I enjoyed this movie. I have not read any of the books, (shame on me) so I am not in the unfortunate position of having a "vision" in my head as to how things should be. I must admit having read many things about it I am dissapointed that Rick Mayal's turn as a poltergist was cut, oh well that's life, perhaps we shall see him in the future. Excellent movie and I await the sequel with baited breath.