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The first part of the two-part finale to the Harry Potter franchise released in 2010.
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As a general rule, if I think a book is eventually going to be made into a movie, I’ll hold off on reading it until I’ve seen the movie. How many times have you heard someone come out of a movie theater saying, “The book was so much better!” or “They cut out so many parts that were in the book!” or something similar? This is mainly because we’ll give more time to a book than to a movie. It typically takes me 8-12 hours to read a normal length book. A movie gets 2 hours, maybe a little more. Watching a movie after you’ve read the book is almost always a disappointing experience. But if you watch the movie and then read the book, you can enjoy both; the movie for telling a compelling story, and the book for expanding and enriching that story.
The exception to this rule might be the Harry Potter books. I haven’t read them, and now I’m starting to regret it. I enjoyed the first few movies, but the further we progress, the more serious and involved things become, the more confused and lost I feel. The filmmakers are expecting the viewers to come in with knowledge of the books; they’re letting the books do the storytelling for them, and the movies serve as a sort of visual shorthand for the books.
So I write this review fully aware that I don’t get it, that I’m of the unitiated, and that the way I saw the movie will be different from the way someone who read the book (which is, apparently, everyone else in the universe) will see it. Plot spoilers follow, but hey, you read the book, so…
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Having secured a seat at a local sneak peek premier (all it took was dressing up like Mad Eye Moody!), I had the grand opportunity to check out Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I last night. I must admit that I wasn't a fan of Potter until the first film came out. After that, I was hooked. I've gone on to watch all of the films and read all of the books. Deathly Hallows, as far as I can remember since … more
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Admittedly, I haven’t been the biggest fan of the “Harry Potter” movie franchise (though I still saw each and every film after “The Sorcerer’s Stone” on dvd); I thought they were decent movies but I just wasn’t its intended audience. Well, the last two sequels caught my attention since they became much darker and more exciting, so I decided to see the first half of the final chapter of J.K. Rowling’s magical fantasy series called “Harry … more
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So, Harry James Potter finally grows up and the series is coming to a halt? Hmm, not sure if I like that. Harry Potter was not only legendary but he's truly cute and adorable as a child. I know, I know, we all have to grow up... Yuck, that takes the fun out of life, don't you think? Before we get on with life, as we all do, let's take a look at these kids who have made the series of films such a joyful journey, even for the adults. Cute, aren't they? Reminded … more
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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows is an entertaining movie. The tone is dark and the plot is a little hard to follow some times. I enjoyed the movie nonetheless. This movie sets up the last picture that will be released next year. The plot of the Deathly Hallows has Harry Potter and his friends looking for Horcruxes. Horcruxes are objects that can be used to destroy Lord Voldemort. He is the bad guy in the movie. He is played brillantly … more
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I’ll go ahead and clear the air here; I’m not the biggest Harry Potter fan in the world. Not to say I don’t like the films or the books though. I saw the first two films whenever they came out in theaters, and I remember seeing and really enjoying the fourth film. Until now I’ve not seen either the 5th or the 6th films, and I’m not a big reader, so none of the books ever really caught my eye. I can also say that I’m not the biggest fan of the latest installment … more
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I finally made it to the theater to see the newest addition to the Harry Potter series, and i will start off by saying that all the fears and doubts that i had after the terrible movie that was The Half Blood prince where completely dissolved by the time the end credits were rolling. More than any other in the series this movie reminds me of The Sorcerers Stone in the way that it follows the storyline in the book almost perfectly, right down to the majority of the script. There are even parts in … more
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review by Stephanie_Smith19.
December 24, 2010
Finally! After weeks of anticipation and quiet thoughtful patience, I saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1. And may I say, I was not disappointed in the least. It was every bit what it marketed itself to be and everything I expected. I expected an epic penultimate film to lead to the last film, and that's certainly what I got. Some may not agree with me but I think this is the best Potter film to date and I can't wait to see how the second part will top it. … more
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review by CRSwanson.
December 03, 2010
So here we are at last. Part one of the last film of one of the best series of movies in a very long time. The Harry Potter series, books and movies both, have been generally very good, very well-received and very profitable. Part one of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is very good. In many ways its better than the first half of the book it’s based on. It tells the tale… well, you all know what it’s about. Harry and friends go hunting down the various parts … more
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So after an unsuccessful attempt at rallying a large group together to go see this film (stupid Thanksgiving holiday), I opted to go with a few frat brothers late last night. Of course I was dressed up all day as a Hogwarts Ravenclaw student (faux blue-striped tie and all) amping myself up the whole day. Plus I’ve been reviewing the Deathly Hallows by listening to the audio book (which is extremely well done) and was ready to test … more
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Is anyone going to come to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 who is not aware that it is two unfortunate things: part of a series and a tease? If you’ve been in a coma for almost a decade and think that Part 1 means the first part of the series then you will be lost and nothing in the movie or this review will change that. If you cannot read, then explaining, in print that “Part ONE” means that the movie will stop instead of end would be similarly wasted. … more
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PG-13
For some sequences of intense action violence and frightening images
Cast:
Helena Bonham Carter,
Richard Griffiths,
Ralph Fiennes,
Jason Isaacs,
John Hurt,
Jim Broadbent,
Miranda Richardson,
Maggie Smith,
Michael Gambon,
Fiona Shaw,
Toby Jones,
George Harris,
Rhys Ifans,
Alan Rickman,
Robbie Coltrane,
Bill Nighy,
David Thewlis,
David Bradley,
Timothy Spall,
Peter Mullan,
Brendan Gleeson,
Daniel Radcliffe,
Emma Watson,
Rupert Grint,
Warwick Davis,
Julie Walters,
Tom Felton,
Harry Melling,
Bonnie Wright,
Evanna Lynch,
Natalia Tena,
Imelda Staunton,
Helen McCrory,
Mark Williams,
James Phelps,
Oliver Phelps,
Joshua Herdman,
Frances de la Tour
Director:
David Yates
Genre:
Adventure,
Drama,
Fantasy
Release Date:
November 19, 2010
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Screen Writer:
Steve Kloves
Runtime:
146 minutes
Studio:
Warner Bros. Pictures,
Heyday Films
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