I was at the first showing of PoA and I thought it was much better than the first tow movies. OK, so Dan isn't the greatest actor in the world; he's still good. Alfonso has done a great job, but the dementors weren't all that.
As for the LoTR comparison, that is totally unfair. For starters, LotR cast is made up of experienced, mature actors/actresses and I don't even like the films any way lol.
This article has really annoyed me!!! I cant even put it into words to tell you so im gunna just go now...