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Well I disagree on that last one, iSm. I thought he did quite well. He was also quite good in Equus. I think he has definite talent.
While I think it had a few structural problems, I think that under the weight of so hefty a book, it becomes very hard not to have them. Under the circumstances, I think it maneuvered quite well without surpassing 2.5 hours.
I did think that it deserved a stronger ending/payoff/explanation in the last 20 minutes (and I saw a 7pm show so it wasn't exhaustion.)
But honestly, I enjoyed every minute of the film, and I look forward to seeing it again - lovely performances all around, some clever writing, and directing that, for the most part, kept out of the way. (Which I appreciate in a film based on a phenomenon like Potter.)
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