Potter-philes are sure to get what they want -- if what they want is, in fact, an exacting version of J.K. Rowling's charming children's fantasy. If it's enchantment they are after, that's quite another matter.

Rita Kempley

Washington Post

It’s still a very entertaining and spectacular movie, with a rush of nostalgia to go alongside the exhilaration of fun.

Peter Bradshaw

The Guardian

The film, while slavishly faithful, contains little innovative juice outside of its visual richness.

Kirk Honeycutt

The Hollywood Reporter