OK, so I probably shouldn't really be reviewing this, not being a Harry Potter fan. But I went to see it.

I went to see it on the word of a Harry Potter fan that this was a good film in its own right.

I beg to differ.

Harry Potter fans may well be, and I think in the screening I was in were, sitting in slack-jawed adoration as lovable Harry Potter and his adorable chums meander around for 10 hours (well, that's what it felt like) gazing avidly at their navels.

If it wasn't for the insane price tags of the actors, I would have thought this a very low-budget film as most of it consisted of the three of them dawdling around in woods or on hilltops, wondering what they ought to be doing.

Harry confessed to not having a plan. 'No, really?', I thought. 'Why not try meandering some more."

There is some spectacle, but it was entirely meaningless to me as a humble muggle-hugger, but I'm sure it will be good for the fans.

I'm assured that it is quite faithful to the book which also meandered and, if you enjoyed the book, you will probably enjoy the film.

That said. I may return for the sequel to make sure that Helena Bonham- Carter gets her comeuppance. B!*ch!