Rating of
2.5/4
More effects less depth
BryanFury - wrote on 07/18/09
I wouldn't say this was a victory it was more of a candy coated illusion of a victory rather than a victory itself. Sure the effects were top notch but the problem I had with it was there were so many unnecessary scenes. And having too much going on would most definitely overshadow the very essence of the story it was trying to tell. Halfway through it I kinda felt lost. No I have not read the book but have been following the film's franchise since the beginning and it just made me think why are they making a more effects driven movie(remember Transformers 2) rather than a more deeply compelling storyline which audiences would appreciate more. One could only wish that film gods would listen. By the way there was this one and only scene I would probably remember about this movie and it was sort of like a Gandalf moment which sent chills down my spine. Also the cinematography is just magnificent, every scene is just beautiful. Overall I would recommend this to all potter fans and everyone who are just looking to be wowed by the effects I mean.
