Deviates greatly from the book, and adds plenty of teenage love drama and a darker tone. Some of it has been made for a greater cinematic pleasure, but there are so changes that make little sense for those who haven't read the book.
Main cast: 6
Perfectly suitable but not particularly developed from previous films. Radcliffe still has trouble with emotional acting.
Supporting cast: 8
Highlights include Miranda Richardson as Skeeter, Roger Lloyd-Pack as Barty Crouch, and Ralph Fiennes as iconic villain Lord Voldemort.
Protagonist & antagonist: 7
While Harry enters his emo face that culminates in the next film, Voldemort rises again and feels like a real threat.
Production: 10
With darker vibes, the film sets the tone and style for the rest of the series and David Yates keeps the massive narrative well together. The design and sets also look great.
Post-production: 10
The CGI is believable, down to the first big dragon of the series. The music takes a darker turn while using familiar melodies.
Atmosphere: 9
Dark and menacing, it clearly marks a tonal shift for the series while also putting more emphasis on relationships and a more varied type of humor.
Pacing: 12
Despite its long runtime, it keeps up interest with humor, excitement and enough material from the book to keep fans engaged.
Expectations: 7
It stays true to the main plot of the book and manages to raise the feeling of coming danger, but it would have been nice to see less of the first third of the book cut.
Replay value: 9
One of the more solid and entertaining entries in the series. Easily fun to watch several times over.
Review by Theo KallströmVIP 6BlockedParent2020-05-24T14:00:35Z
Script: 7
Deviates greatly from the book, and adds plenty of teenage love drama and a darker tone. Some of it has been made for a greater cinematic pleasure, but there are so changes that make little sense for those who haven't read the book.
Main cast: 6
Perfectly suitable but not particularly developed from previous films. Radcliffe still has trouble with emotional acting.
Supporting cast: 8
Highlights include Miranda Richardson as Skeeter, Roger Lloyd-Pack as Barty Crouch, and Ralph Fiennes as iconic villain Lord Voldemort.
Protagonist & antagonist: 7
While Harry enters his emo face that culminates in the next film, Voldemort rises again and feels like a real threat.
Production: 10
With darker vibes, the film sets the tone and style for the rest of the series and David Yates keeps the massive narrative well together. The design and sets also look great.
Post-production: 10
The CGI is believable, down to the first big dragon of the series. The music takes a darker turn while using familiar melodies.
Atmosphere: 9
Dark and menacing, it clearly marks a tonal shift for the series while also putting more emphasis on relationships and a more varied type of humor.
Pacing: 12
Despite its long runtime, it keeps up interest with humor, excitement and enough material from the book to keep fans engaged.
Expectations: 7
It stays true to the main plot of the book and manages to raise the feeling of coming danger, but it would have been nice to see less of the first third of the book cut.
Replay value: 9
One of the more solid and entertaining entries in the series. Easily fun to watch several times over.
Score: 85/120