If you're my age, you'd mostly thinks that I'm crazy for even watching the movie and writing a comment for it. But, I've thought about it and decided, why not? I came across this movie by accident, I never followed the entertainment world since I left High School, it's not that important in my book. I was at first skeptical, that I must admit. Still, I am glad I looked pass that and went on to watch the entire movie. The movie is, first, definitely not any Oscar or any award material. It's just some feel good movie. Something that makes you laugh and wanted to hate the villain. It's done fairly well in my book. Though to me, Emma Roberts looked too much like she's trying to "Addie Singer"-ed the role (yes I did watch Unfabulous, I have young cousins) and turned it Malibu. From where I stand, I think Ms Roberts could have done better, but she's young, I suppose there are time to learn. Alex Pettyfer aren't too bad, but seeing I've watched Strombreaker, I couldn't stop seeing him as "Alex Rider" just yet. He's a little stiff, but pleasant.
Frankly, if you're expecting some high roll movie, and have too much of an expectations, you would be disappointed. However, if you look at the movie just as another work of art, you'd find it fairly enjoyable. It's not exactly a masterpiece nor is it going to put the actors on the map of the world, but if you really thought about it, you could possibly see those characters around you, in the people you know in your life or the ones in Hollywood. It's funny, not too dramatic, sweet, slightly eccentric and somewhat charming in its own way. Though, seriously, can anyone stop comparing places and schools in England to Hogwarts? "What's this? Hogwarts" -- That line, the movie would have been better off without it. And overall, the movie is not too bad; moderate acting skills, slightly predictable storyline and not a bad movie to watch every now and then to take your mind of 'seriousness'.
Frankly, if you're expecting some high roll movie, and have too much of an expectations, you would be disappointed. However, if you look at the movie just as another work of art, you'd find it fairly enjoyable. It's not exactly a masterpiece nor is it going to put the actors on the map of the world, but if you really thought about it, you could possibly see those characters around you, in the people you know in your life or the ones in Hollywood. It's funny, not too dramatic, sweet, slightly eccentric and somewhat charming in its own way. Though, seriously, can anyone stop comparing places and schools in England to Hogwarts? "What's this? Hogwarts" -- That line, the movie would have been better off without it. And overall, the movie is not too bad; moderate acting skills, slightly predictable storyline and not a bad movie to watch every now and then to take your mind of 'seriousness'.