In this latest installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry, along with Ron and Hermione, find themselves being drawn inexorably closer to the inevitable battle with Voldemort. We are also shown new sides of familiar characters, such as Professor Snape (Alan Rickman), and Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton). The film also introduces us to a new teacher at Hogwarts, Professor Slughorn, played by the very capable Jim Broadbent. Years before he had been a teacher there, and had as one of his students the pre-Voldemort Tom Riddle; as you can well imagine, this relationship plays an integral part in the story. This film is an excellent addition to the series and I am now anticipating the concluding two films more than I had before. It is rare for an ongoing series to keep up such a high level of quality, but of course, considering the source material maybe it's not so surprising. The film has action, suspense and surprises, and the director, David Yates, mixes all of the elements together like a well made magic potion. Also, as the three principals are no longer little kids, some teenage romance has been introduced into the mix. Nothing too steamy though, it is only rated PG and safe for kids, and great fun for all.
Rating - 3 1/2 Stars
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