I spent a good chunk of this past week watching the previous HP movies, all in preperation for going to the theatre with my buddy to watch the final flick.
I have to say that of all 8 movies, my favorite, by far, is The Order of the Phoenix. That wizard battle between Bumblebee, I mean, Dumbledore and Voldy was frakking cool as hell to watch.
I still don't think this series was as amazing as so many people I know thought, but then, I haven't read the books yet. My plan was to be the last person in America to read the books, but I have given up on that, and told my friends that sometime after I had seen all the movies I would read the books. Backwards from the way I normally do it, I usually have read the books long before a movie/tv show is made. It will be interesting to see how much better the books will be than the movies (assuming everyone is right that the books are good, still not sure on that, as the stories all seemed too predictable).
And was it just me, or was the crappiest movie of the series "Goblet of Fire" ???? That movie was horribly directed and edited, and I would say poorly written as well. It was crap, but I think it probably could have been well done. Is the book as bad as the movie?
I have to say that of all 8 movies, my favorite, by far, is The Order of the Phoenix. That wizard battle between Bumblebee, I mean, Dumbledore and Voldy was frakking cool as hell to watch.
I still don't think this series was as amazing as so many people I know thought, but then, I haven't read the books yet. My plan was to be the last person in America to read the books, but I have given up on that, and told my friends that sometime after I had seen all the movies I would read the books. Backwards from the way I normally do it, I usually have read the books long before a movie/tv show is made. It will be interesting to see how much better the books will be than the movies (assuming everyone is right that the books are good, still not sure on that, as the stories all seemed too predictable).
And was it just me, or was the crappiest movie of the series "Goblet of Fire" ???? That movie was horribly directed and edited, and I would say poorly written as well. It was crap, but I think it probably could have been well done. Is the book as bad as the movie?
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And so it all ends.
The final chapter of the Harry Potter saga starts out slowly, still feeding from the very atmospheric, foreboding mood of the first part of the film. With the Gringotts heist things start moving and the film reaches its first highlight with one of the finest dragons of movie history.
While we are talking special effects, some do look better than others, which may have to do with the 2D version I watched, or simply be about priorities (compared to dragons, giants are rather lame, for example).
Once again the decision to split the last book in two pays off, the film does have plenty of action, the second half is basically one huge showdown with a few breaks to gasp for air. Things do not feel rushed, but it is a sad fact that there are a few fantastic actors on the screen for less than a minute.
The fans of the books won't mind. Anyone unfamiliar with HP lore has no chance to understand what's going on here anyway.
The second part of the Deathly Hallows does not often reach the emotional depths of the first and there are a few logic holes only to be filled by thorough knowledge of the book, but it makes up with breathless action and giving some neglected characters moments to shine (think Longbotton and McGonagall).
Still, the solution to Snape's background story, Harry's final conversation with Dumbledore and the ultimate goodbye to a few characters during the battle for Hogwarts are very touching.
A worthy, bitter sweet ending, full of drama, great visuals, more than decent acting and the infamous epilogue that gives you closure after a showdown rich of casualties. Thankfully, the make-up effects are not over the top and the final moments of the film are gracious, sending you off with a happy smile.
8 out of 10 Ukrainian Ironbellies.
And so it all ends.
The final chapter of the Harry Potter saga starts out slowly, still feeding from the very atmospheric, foreboding mood of the first part of the film. With the Gringotts heist things start moving and the film reaches its first highlight with one of the finest dragons of movie history.
While we are talking special effects, some do look better than others, which may have to do with the 2D version I watched, or simply be about priorities (compared to dragons, giants are rather lame, for example).
Once again the decision to split the last book in two pays off, the film does have plenty of action, the second half is basically one huge showdown with a few breaks to gasp for air. Things do not feel rushed, but it is a sad fact that there are a few fantastic actors on the screen for less than a minute.
The fans of the books won't mind. Anyone unfamiliar with HP lore has no chance to understand what's going on here anyway.
The second part of the Deathly Hallows does not often reach the emotional depths of the first and there are a few logic holes only to be filled by thorough knowledge of the book, but it makes up with breathless action and giving some neglected characters moments to shine (think Longbotton and McGonagall).
Still, the solution to Snape's background story, Harry's final conversation with Dumbledore and the ultimate goodbye to a few characters during the battle for Hogwarts are very touching.
A worthy, bitter sweet ending, full of drama, great visuals, more than decent acting and the infamous epilogue that gives you closure after a showdown rich of casualties. Thankfully, the make-up effects are not over the top and the final moments of the film are gracious, sending you off with a happy smile.
8 out of 10 Ukrainian Ironbellies.
Death to the Regressives of the GOP and the TeaParty. No mercy for Conservatives. Burn them all at the stake for the hateful satanists they are.
This message last edited by imlad on 30/07/2011 at 09:37:40 PM
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two
- 13/07/2011 11:17:42 PM
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I'm really, really looking forward to seeing this 
- 14/07/2011 01:43:17 AM
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- 14/07/2011 01:43:17 AM
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Thinking about the film I found only two things to complain about *major spoiler*
- 15/07/2011 03:17:29 PM
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Re: Thinking about the film I found only two things to complain about *major spoiler*
- 15/07/2011 04:35:07 PM
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Really??
- 15/07/2011 05:26:25 PM
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No. Dom needs to re-read me thinks. *NM*
- 15/07/2011 08:15:11 PM
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Re: No. Dom needs to re-read me thinks.
- 15/07/2011 08:32:44 PM
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Re: Thinking about the film I found only two things to complain about *major spoiler*
- 15/07/2011 08:19:47 PM
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I did not like the last 40 minutes or so of the film. I expected so much more from ... *SPOILERS*
- 16/07/2011 02:49:50 AM
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I didn't really like it at first so I went to see it again today and walked out very satisfied. *NM*
- 16/07/2011 09:37:22 AM
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It's a great movie but...
- 16/07/2011 04:31:21 PM
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Re: It's a great movie but...
- 16/07/2011 05:24:43 PM
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That change had to be made, just like Frodo/Gollum/Mount Doom.....
- 16/07/2011 05:51:39 PM
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You know, I kind of like that better than what happened in the book.
- 16/07/2011 10:27:47 PM
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*NM*
Very much enjoyed
- 19/07/2011 01:00:22 AM
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I certainly think you're in the majority, re: 7.1 being easily the best movie in the series. *NM*
- 20/07/2011 11:35:13 PM
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Predictably disappointing, sad to say.
- 20/07/2011 11:31:38 PM
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Never read any of the books, but
- 30/07/2011 09:35:03 PM
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The books are more coherent, more humourous, and more complex, to sum it up. 
- 30/07/2011 11:00:29 PM
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- 30/07/2011 11:00:29 PM
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What? Goblet of Fire was my favorite by far until Deathly Hallows 1 came out. *NM*
- 01/08/2011 07:05:00 PM
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Feel like taking a survey about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two.
- 03/08/2011 09:01:45 AM
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