[grady]

Just returned home from the cinema after a double feature of this and Ratatouille(for the second time) to avoid the heat on this hot summer evening in Portland.

I liked that this film, number 5, didn't adhere to the previous film's structures. It was wonderful to see the film focus on the characters interactions more and less on a sporting event that served as a bridging point between plot point C and D. There were still those elements that one can always expect to find in each new film. The new teacher, the deepen abyss of intrigue surrounding you know who and those who doubt Harry's importance to the overall species.

I find that all the films seem to end rather drabbly(sp). Mainly in that it just feels more episodic like a TV show than a film proper.

It was nice to see Scary Gary Oldman feature more prominently in this film that the previous one. More Ralph Finnes would've been nice, but I imagine he'll come up more in the next two installments.

Same with Prof. Snape. I really like that character, but I think it has more to do with Alan Rickman and his snarky attitude as he portrays the character than anything else.