This is now the sixth Harry Potter film, and as someone who watches the films having not read the books, it doesn’t feel too much different than watching the previous two instalments. That’s not too say this isn’t a bad film, but this particular arc of the Potter storyline is somewhat underwhelming and is stretched desperately thin over the outrageous running time. You could easily lop an hour off this film and have a tighter more enjoyable movie. Indeed, due to it’s length, the revelations / shocks at the end come as a relief that the films over as opposed to anything more emotional. On the plus side this does have some smart light comic touches and the specials effects are up to their usual high standard. The three main (non!)child actors (Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint) give their usual perfunctory performances, but that’s hardly surprising considering they have been up against the cream of British actors over the last number of years (the acting honours this time going to the excellent Jim Broadbent). Obviously Potter is a world-wide phenomenon, with the box office to match. However, with the films so far being fairly average at best, I doubt we’ll look back to this series of films in 30 years time as any part of cinematic milestone.
The OC Film Sting Final Verdict
Far far far too long, but this does what it says on the tin Potter-wise. If you’ve enjoyed the previous films you’ll be fine with this. Anyone not already enamoured won’t be spellbound though. Rating: 6/10.
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