hardly worth watching if you loved the books

Rating: Null/10 (21 November 2002)

I am probably expressing the same opinions of thousands world wide, yet I must place my opinion once again... hardly worth watching if the books meant anything to you. This movie is choppy, confusing, and strays in a number of ways from the books. The characters are there (although not convincing) yet none of them capture the spirit of the books...I can only put in a good word for Mr. Alan Rickman as Professor Snape, my favourite actor and the only one in the movie who can actually act...As someone who is a a fanatic for the books, I can only say that there were single lines that would have improved the all over impression of the movie. (Yes I sound crazy, but its true) Voldemort, the evil dark lord who I pictured so creepy (and I was prepared to be scared) made me want to laugh out loud. Perhaps young children will find this entertaining, but I must say I was disappointed.