This is a superbly crafted film and I raised my rating to 10 after a second viewing.
Unlike others, I believe the film expertly balanced humor with the dark stuff.
Broadbent was memorable as a haunted old professor, and I can't forget the look in the eyes (MINOR SPOILER) as he finally helps Harry.
Gambon does well and to be fair, he gets a lot more screen time as well. Rickman is suitably understated and NEVER overplays his character.
The photography and CGI is used beautifully, and many scenes seem straight out of a painting. After Cuaron's Azkaban, this is the most effective visualization of Hogwarts yet.
The ending is bleak, as the film is after all a tragedy. Bottomline: Highly recommended by me.
10/10
Unlike others, I believe the film expertly balanced humor with the dark stuff.
Broadbent was memorable as a haunted old professor, and I can't forget the look in the eyes (MINOR SPOILER) as he finally helps Harry.
Gambon does well and to be fair, he gets a lot more screen time as well. Rickman is suitably understated and NEVER overplays his character.
The photography and CGI is used beautifully, and many scenes seem straight out of a painting. After Cuaron's Azkaban, this is the most effective visualization of Hogwarts yet.
The ending is bleak, as the film is after all a tragedy. Bottomline: Highly recommended by me.
10/10