I went out to see the fourth Harry Potter film (trailer), last night, with Tom, Simon and Katy. I'd not read any of the books, nor seen any of the previous films. So it was all a bit of a mystery. Simon's t-shirt adding to the whole experience, marvellously.
It was a good film, enjoyable, a bit scary and entertaining. Most of it made sense without knowing anything about the Harry Potter world and that world seemed to be more sophisticated than I'd expected. I understand that this is the best of the four films so far, from Tom. The earlier films like the books are apparently weaker too. So maybe I'll join the masses and read Harry Potter. Perhaps unlike His Dark Materials they are set to improve until the end. The final book of that trilogy, The Amber Spyglass disappoints, I feel.
Back to the film, the special effects are wonderful, they make the creatures, the magic and the buildings feel very real. The acting is fine, with enough teenage angst humour to cut through what might be a bit staid and 1950s if played straight. Some of the adult roles must have been great fun to play.
In terms of trailers, Narnia looks too clean and prissy, King Kong on the other hand looks the part.
