Cinderella

It’s not enough for Disney to make huge profits from the Star Wars and Marvel universes, the House of Mouse is now exploring its own back catalogue in the search for more money-making schemes. The latest wheeze is to produce big-budget, live-action versions of the classic animations…

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two

This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

A fitting finale to an epic series

It’s quarter to three in the morning and I’m just back from the one minute past midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two. I’m exhausted, but also on a bit of a high…

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

Slow in places but there’s promise of greatness ahead

When it was announced that final film in the Harry Potter series would be split into two parts I was initially in two minds. The first thought was “Oh, they’ll be able to get more of the story in”…

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

Rookie director’s amazing accomplishment

For the fifth film in the Harry Potter series we once again have another new director. The fourth man in charge thus far in the franchise and this time it feels just right.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

This entry is part 4 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

A solid, if not outstanding, adaptation of the book

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire sees another new director take control of the Harry Potter franchise, this time the man at the top is acclaimed British film-maker Mike Newell…

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

This entry is part 3 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

A change of director brings a spectacular change of tone

After the massively successful first two Harry Potter films director Chris Columbus, best known for his child-centred comedies handed over the reins to Alfonso Cuaron…

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

The scene is set for a stunning finale

Dark clouds are forming over Britain – muggles in their offices know something is amiss, but not what. Infrastructure is collapsing and killings are rife…

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

A great film – but missing a little magic

If you’ve already read my review of the novel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets then you’ll know that it’s my least favourite book of the series. And so it is with the film….

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Harry Potter Movies

A great adaptation which brings the magic to life

After the astonishing success of the first couple of Harry Potter books it was inevitable that the big Hollywood studios would be knocking on JK Rowling’s door begging for the rights to make the films …