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I just saw the fifth Harry Potter. Like most movies it had its good and bad points. I have never read the book so I’m not judging how it lined up what happened. Please keep that in mind while you read this. Also, I’ll try and not give away any important details.

While watching the movie I was quite amazed at first. They didn’t rush the beginning like they had in the fourth HP film. It gave more of a setting and didn’t just rush to Hogwarts. Once they did get to Hogwarts though it seemed that the story line wasn’t constructed too well. I’m not saying I couldn’t follow along; I just feel the flow could’ve been better. It does highlight the main points though that I’m sure Rowling was originally trying to get across.

In this film, you have some flash backs and grim scenes that I feel were done quite well. Both the camera angles and the way those scenes were portrayed was very well done. It actually made me become emotional at one point because of the sadness of these scenes. It kind of made me think of the sadness I’ve experienced.

By the middle near end of the movie you have some serious wizardry fighting. Which I was awed by. It was done so well and look so cool. (That may not sound professional…but I’ll live with it.)

I was bothered by the overall plot though. In the previous stories, we seemed to have a beginning and an end to an adventure. But in the fifth HP film, I didn’t get that notion. (I’m not sure if this is the same with the book.) I kind of felt that I was watching a transition episode to a TV show. An episode like that may have its sparks but it may not have an end. Though, I could see how someone else could see a beginning and an end; it’s all about perception. ( And yes, I know the whole series doesn’t end for another 2 movies (1 book).)

On a side note–The screen play writers did very well in this movie to add more humor. I think I laughed more in this movie than any of the others.

With that all said, I give it 4 out of 5 stars. Even though I thought it had some plot problems it was an overall good movie and I do recommend you should go see it.

After you’ve seen Harry Potter 5, give me your response to my review or write me a little one of your own. You can either post it as a comment or email it to will[at]postdifferent[dot]com. I would love to hear your opinion.

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