why? why? why? why? why?

Rating: 5/10 (25 November 2001)

Why couldn't we wait thirty years for some young kid who grew up reading these books to put his vision on to the screen. Why must we immediately cash in on a franchise that's barely even gotten off the ground? Why does Chris Columbus feel like he is capable of directing anything? Why does anyone think that by simply creating CG visual effects and REALLY LOUD sound effects the audience will be amazed. Why isn't the whole movie nearly as suspensful as the live chess game. Why is the plot of the film only revealed in the last forty minutes. Why is this movie so long when scenes that obviously serve the sole purpose of pandering to the readers of Harry Potter need to be cut? Why was Alan Rickman even in the movie, other than to look very shifty? Why does this movie seem to be missing any affection towards it subject, or rather, why does this film seem like it is fueled purely by the tradition of making lots of money, fast? Why did i pay $8.50?