- Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Hermione Grange - Warner Brothers
Fun from start to finish this newest Potter marks the beginning of the end to the fabled character. Taken from the J.K. Rowling book and executive produced by the author herself, Deathly Hollows continues the fine tradition of storytelling millions of fans around the world have come to expect. Back for more adventure are many of the key figures from the previous movies/books. Here the action ramps up early and never lets go as it’s a magical treat par excellence.
Evil Criminal Wizards out to Rid World of Harry Potter in this Nasty Drama that Thrives
It helps to have a knowledge of the Harry Potter saga to be able to figure out exactly what’s going on here. Suffice it to say that there’s a lot going on in this movie that tries to tie together the mystery behind Harry’s background and the folks who are out there to get them. Looking a bit like the boardroom from S.P.E.C.T.R.E. from way back when, the evil witches and magicians are in cahoots to rid the world of this boy magician once and for all.. What follows for almost two and a half hours are non-stop thrills as Harry and friends are back to solve an age long mystery that may well have the fate of the world left hanging in the balance.
Not looking a day over 14, Daniel Radcliffe (The Tailor of Panama) continues to make us believe as Harry, a mischievous lad to be sure needing to use all his intellect and powers of persuasion just to stay alive. Along for the ride this time, as always, are best pals Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Robert Grint (Driving Lessons) and Emma Watson (The Tale of Despereaux) do what they can to help poor Harry survive.
Sly Humour, Abundant Danger and an Air of Sinisterism Blossom in David Yates Saga
Back for another crack at the Holy Grail of fantasy films is director David Yates (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) and that’s a good thing. As in the last few films Deathly Hallows, as the title suggests, is all about death – Harry’s death. Huge evil comes Potter’s way and the filmmakers here have concocted a delightful brew of sly humour, horrendous villains and enough special effects to dazzle the mind. All the time there is a major sense of doom and gloom that permeates the film and gives it an added oomph bound to delight older fans of the series.
Part 2 of Deathly Hallows will see a much heralded end to this series that has enchanted people everywhere and made new readers out of scores of youngsters. Part 1 here even include some nifty mild romantic notions. Small children, on the other hand, may be a touch put off by some of the violent themes that pop on occasion here. Creative imagination however trumps those dark images which makes Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 one of the better in the Potter series and not to be missed by new converts and old afficionadoes. Long live Harry and friends!
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