Harry Potter fans criticise new film

Harry Potter fans have criticised the latest movie about the boy wizard after seeing a sneak preview of the film, reports say. Photo / AP

LONDON - Harry Potter fans have criticised the latest movie about the boy wizard after seeing a sneak preview of the film.

A group of fans attended a secret screening of Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince in the US, but were left disappointed after discovering the film was missing several key characters and plotlines contained in the original book.

"The film is dominated by romance - Ron with Lavender Brown, Ginny with Dean Thomas, Hermione's growing love for Ron, Ron's potion-affected desire for Romilda Vane, and ultimately Harry and Ginny," one fan told The Sun newspaper.

Another said: "Anyone who has read the book will be severely disappointed."

The new film tells the story of how Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, is taught by mentor Dumbledore how to defeat his arch enemy Voldemort.

The book details a series of Harry's "memories", but the film has reduced them to just two.

The film is due to premiere in the UK on July 17.

- AAP