I loved the film. Loved it. The humor (which I thought sounded terrible and was totally afraid it would kill the mood) was all fine and placed appropiately. I wasn't disappointed with the battle as much as others on here seem to have been, but these are the 3 main things I think the film needed:
-More battle -Clearer exposition (tidy the Prince's Tale up a bit and explain why Harry doesn't die in Kings Cross...) -An actual reaction after Voldemort dies. I mean, I don't need the hugging/cheering, but just something
Overall, I loved the Prince's Tale as well. It made me very emotional. I think they did a wonderful job, though the middle section was a bit murky.
The acting was great from everyone. Radcliffe was AMAZING, totally gave his best performance in this film and the Forest scene was wonderful. Rickman, Gambon, Maggie Smith were all amazing too (though we all know that's pretty much a given).
I loved the epilogue and how it closed on a shot of Harry. The epilogue was perfect for me, really, I am not dying to see an extended version of it.
I just saw DH in IMAX 3D and I'll write something laterbut all I have to say was that it was the best movie I have ever seen in my life!! But I need to see it a second time because I need everything to sink in. Alan Rickman's performebce was outstanding during his memories. Everything was perfect. I loved the battle but I wished to see just a bit more. Review coming soon.
Fantastic way to say goodbye to the Potter series. This was also my favourite movie of the 8, and possibly the best film I've ever seen. I'm desperate to see it again, so will try and go over the weekend, but yeah, this movie really lived up to my expectations and I have to say it was worth the long, long wait.
My most anticipated scene was Snapes death scene, and The Princes Tale and they were both unbelievable! I really hope Alan Rickman gets awards for his performance, because he was incredible and I thought he stole the show. I realise people are complaining about how little battle there was in the movie, and I can understand why. There wasnt much main focus on the battle, but in all honesty I'm not too dissappointed because just about every scene was action packed anyway or emotional and intense.
Also I loved Ralph Fiennes portrayal of Voldemort in this one, he was crazy!
If I was going to have one complaint it would be Bellatrix disintigrating. I can accept Nagini doing that because she was a Horcrux, and I can sort of accept Voldemorts because he had no soul anymore... but Bellatrix is a no no for me. Her body should have been there. I'm also sure theres a shot in one of the battle clips of Ron hitting a spell at a Death Eater and they disintigrate. It's like all the bad people don't have corpses or something. I would have liked to have seen a bigger deal made out of Fred, Tonks & Lupins deaths as well I suppose, but none of this took away from how highly I rate this movie and they're very minor complaints.
One scene I loved and still have chills from is when Voldemort gets into the students head and the first year and one of the Patel's start screaming was extremly chilling! :S
I would give 7 out of 10. I liked only 3 scenes - one when Mcgonagall says,"I have always wanted to say that spell" when she casts spell to statues and they become live and start marching to protect the castle , second when Mrs weasley kills a death eater ,and third , when neville kills the nagini with sword in a striking blow. Some scenes were awkward like when harry starts to go to forbidden forest to finally meet voldmort , only hermoine gets emotional and ron stares with a blank face whereas in book ,ron doesn't leave harry and cries hard. and some scenes were omitted. But anyway ,the movie was overall good with 3D effect even though there was not much to show anything in 3D.
I would give 7 out of 10. I liked only 3 scenes - one when Mcgonagall says,"I have always wanted to say that spell" when she casts spell to statues and they become live and start marching to protect the castle , second when Mrs weasley kills a death eater ,and third , when neville kills the nagini with sword in a striking blow. Some scenes were awkward like when harry starts to go to forbidden forest to finally meet voldmort , only hermoine gets emotional and ron stares with a blank face whereas in book ,ron doesn't leave harry and cries hard. and some scenes were omitted. But anyway ,the movie was overall good with 3D effect even though there was not much to show anything in 3D.
How could you not like the prices tale or snaps death?
Only one scene in only one book has ever driven me to tears, and that's the death of Severus Snape in The Prince's Tale. "Look at me" (without the new film's added dialogue) was the most touching line in all of the Harry Potter books for me; it was heartbreaking, warm and sad, all in just three words. It was almost too subtle, as one might not have recalled previous scenes and made the connection that Harry had Lily's eyes - but that's part of what made the scene so elegantly powerful. I got it, and at that moment the tears flowed.
But this review is about the film, not the book, and I agree that comparisons between the two are unfair; the book and the film are two different creative works for two different audiences.
Alan Rickman's Severus Snape is arguably the most complex, interesting, and powerful character among all of those created by J.K. Rowling for the Potter saga. While he's only carried a part of the main plot, a supporting character when compared to Harry, Dumbledore, and Voldemort, I discovered early on that the many questions raised regarding his allegiances and motives caused me to contemplate his character more than any other. Between books and films, it was not our protagonist heroes that got me thinking during moments of solitude as much as our dear Severus. I liked him, though I couldn't say exactly why, and it was for that reason that I came to so desperately want to see him be human - a wish that was granted so completely and perfectly that I couldn't help but wonder if Rowling had somehow been reading my mind (or perhaps is just that brilliant a writer when it comes to character development, a more likely explanation).
And thus the movies have always let me down a bit as we seldom saw Mr. Rickman on camera or delivering the lines he so rightly deserved to be delivering. We've always had less Snape to contemplate on film, and thus I entered the theater last week understandably nervous that The Prince's Tale would ultimately let me down.
It didn't. And thank God for that. I cried again, right on cue. If I did resort to blatant film/book comparisons I could find areas of complaint; great lines that were omitted and new lines that need not have been added - but the film made it all work and did not leave me disappointed. I would have liked to see more Alan Rickman, again, but the pace of this film and its focus on the conflict between Harry and Voldemort were not going to allow for that.
My only complaint, and I think it's a deserved criticism, is how the film dealt with the matter of Slytherin House in The Battle of Hogwarts. They were simply rounded up and thrown into the dungeon (except Malfoy and his henchman, somehow), and nothing more is ever heard from them. For all we know they're still down there. That's a quarter of the school summarily arrested; not exactly an example of unity or school spirit. Here it's impossible not to mention the book's excellent treatment of the same moment: when McGonagall forces Slytherin to once-and-for-all choose sides, ultimately giving us a united body of students to fight Voldemort. That moment of inspirational unity was tossed in the film; replaced by the dungeon. It was a puzzling change, and I'm not sure what aim was in mind.
Okay, I'm going to be a complete bastard and spam you with a big long review, because damn I loved this movie!
Overall, 9/10, and it was obviously Outstanding.
It started out a little slowish, but that's okay, it's to be expected. Things got really good, really quick. The Gringotts scene was pretty cool, especially with the way it ended. The dragon flight scene was amazing.
Aberforth Dumbledore was way better than I expected, and I am actually not too disappointed that his, Dumbledore's and Grindelwald's backstories were cut, seeing as how smoothly the plot progressed without it.
I actually thought McGonagall's duel with Snape could have been better. It was a kind of 'blink and you'll miss it' moment, but it didn't stop McGonagall from being a total bamf in the rest of the film; the sequence when she enchants the castle and Flitwick, Slughorn and Molly put up the barrier was pretty cool.
From the tv spots, I was NOT looking forward to the Grey Lady, because she was shouting, but again I was surprised. She managed to pull it off. And seeing Voldemort destroying the barrier, and recieving a crack in the Elder Wand was a clever little addition.
Chamber of Secrets scene was a little underwhelming. Massive loooking tsunami appearing, and then a simple little bucket-dump on top of the pair. Meh...The kiss was good though.
The Room of Requirement scene was so great, I can't even describe it. Just...wow. Loved it.
Second favourite scene in the whole film: The Courtyard Apocalypse. When I heard that track in the score, before I saw the film, I was picturing the ceasefire scene, and Harry seeing the fallen bodies in the Great Hall and the Courtyard. I did NOT expect that SPECTACULAR scene, of them trying to make their way through the battle. And seeing Lavender, that was completely unexpected. Made me gasp aloud.
Snape's fate was even better, with the added dialogue and touching moment with Harry. And the setting, in the Boathouse was great, much better than the Shrieking Shack.
Snape's Memories was the best scene, perfectly acted, by Rickman, Gambon, Somerville and the two kids who played Severus and Lily. The way it was pieced together, with Snape going into the ruined Potter home, while he and Dumbledore were talking, was AMAZING.
Harry's conversation with Hermione and Ron, and the Ressurection Stone scene, were perfectly acted, and really heartwarming. And the conversation with Dumbledore was very good. Gambon has gone back to being the flamboyant, quirky Dumbledore from Prisoner of Azkban, which made me smile.
The entire sequence with Voldemort and his army in front of the school, with Neville giving Voldemort the speech, was excellent. I was revolted with some members of the audience in my cinema, who were LAUGHING at Voldemort embracing Draco. And then, the extended battle with Harry and Voldemort/Ron, Hermione and Nagini, was truly amazing. Molly and Bellatrix's duel was superb, coulda been a little longer, but oh well. Seeing Harry block Killing Curses was a nice touch, Voldemort finally losing it enough to physically beat Harry was awesome, and the aerial battle after draggin Voldemort off the tower was so cool. I was slightly disturbed by Voldemort and Harry's faces merging together in the apparation, but it was to great effect.
And finally, the wrap-up on the bridge, and the epilogue, were excellently done. I don't think I was the only one who was excited to hear Leaving Hogwarts play during the epilogue.
All in all, it was a fantastic film, perfectly acted, perfectly filmed, and a spectacular musical score. If Fiennes and Rickman aren't nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the Oscars, the world is horrible and wrong.
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I loved the film. Loved it. The humor (which I thought sounded terrible and was totally afraid it would kill the mood) was all fine and placed appropiately. I wasn't disappointed with the battle as much as others on here seem to have been, but these are the 3 main things I think the film needed:
-More battle
-Clearer exposition (tidy the Prince's Tale up a bit and explain why Harry doesn't die in Kings Cross...)
-An actual reaction after Voldemort dies. I mean, I don't need the hugging/cheering, but just something
Overall, I loved the Prince's Tale as well. It made me very emotional. I think they did a wonderful job, though the middle section was a bit murky.
The acting was great from everyone. Radcliffe was AMAZING, totally gave his best performance in this film and the Forest scene was wonderful. Rickman, Gambon, Maggie Smith were all amazing too (though we all know that's pretty much a given).
I loved the epilogue and how it closed on a shot of Harry. The epilogue was perfect for me, really, I am not dying to see an extended version of it.
My most anticipated scene was Snapes death scene, and The Princes Tale and they were both unbelievable! I really hope Alan Rickman gets awards for his performance, because he was incredible and I thought he stole the show. I realise people are complaining about how little battle there was in the movie, and I can understand why. There wasnt much main focus on the battle, but in all honesty I'm not too dissappointed because just about every scene was action packed anyway or emotional and intense.
Also I loved Ralph Fiennes portrayal of Voldemort in this one, he was crazy!
If I was going to have one complaint it would be Bellatrix disintigrating. I can accept Nagini doing that because she was a Horcrux, and I can sort of accept Voldemorts because he had no soul anymore... but Bellatrix is a no no for me. Her body should have been there. I'm also sure theres a shot in one of the battle clips of Ron hitting a spell at a Death Eater and they disintigrate. It's like all the bad people don't have corpses or something. I would have liked to have seen a bigger deal made out of Fred, Tonks & Lupins deaths as well I suppose, but none of this took away from how highly I rate this movie and they're very minor complaints.
5/5 from me, and I can't wait to get the blu-ray!
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Some scenes were awkward like when harry starts to go to forbidden forest to finally meet voldmort , only hermoine gets emotional and ron stares with a blank face whereas in book ,ron doesn't leave harry and cries hard.
and some scenes were omitted.
But anyway ,the movie was overall good with 3D effect even though there was not much to show anything in 3D.
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But this review is about the film, not the book, and I agree that comparisons between the two are unfair; the book and the film are two different creative works for two different audiences.
Alan Rickman's Severus Snape is arguably the most complex, interesting, and powerful character among all of those created by J.K. Rowling for the Potter saga. While he's only carried a part of the main plot, a supporting character when compared to Harry, Dumbledore, and Voldemort, I discovered early on that the many questions raised regarding his allegiances and motives caused me to contemplate his character more than any other. Between books and films, it was not our protagonist heroes that got me thinking during moments of solitude as much as our dear Severus. I liked him, though I couldn't say exactly why, and it was for that reason that I came to so desperately want to see him be human - a wish that was granted so completely and perfectly that I couldn't help but wonder if Rowling had somehow been reading my mind (or perhaps is just that brilliant a writer when it comes to character development, a more likely explanation).
And thus the movies have always let me down a bit as we seldom saw Mr. Rickman on camera or delivering the lines he so rightly deserved to be delivering. We've always had less Snape to contemplate on film, and thus I entered the theater last week understandably nervous that The Prince's Tale would ultimately let me down.
It didn't. And thank God for that. I cried again, right on cue. If I did resort to blatant film/book comparisons I could find areas of complaint; great lines that were omitted and new lines that need not have been added - but the film made it all work and did not leave me disappointed. I would have liked to see more Alan Rickman, again, but the pace of this film and its focus on the conflict between Harry and Voldemort were not going to allow for that.
My only complaint, and I think it's a deserved criticism, is how the film dealt with the matter of Slytherin House in The Battle of Hogwarts. They were simply rounded up and thrown into the dungeon (except Malfoy and his henchman, somehow), and nothing more is ever heard from them. For all we know they're still down there. That's a quarter of the school summarily arrested; not exactly an example of unity or school spirit. Here it's impossible not to mention the book's excellent treatment of the same moment: when McGonagall forces Slytherin to once-and-for-all choose sides, ultimately giving us a united body of students to fight Voldemort. That moment of inspirational unity was tossed in the film; replaced by the dungeon. It was a puzzling change, and I'm not sure what aim was in mind.
That's it for me. Thanks for reading!
Ron
Overall, 9/10, and it was obviously Outstanding.
It started out a little slowish, but that's okay, it's to be expected. Things got really good, really quick. The Gringotts scene was pretty cool, especially with the way it ended. The dragon flight scene was amazing.
Aberforth Dumbledore was way better than I expected, and I am actually not too disappointed that his, Dumbledore's and Grindelwald's backstories were cut, seeing as how smoothly the plot progressed without it.
I actually thought McGonagall's duel with Snape could have been better. It was a kind of 'blink and you'll miss it' moment, but it didn't stop McGonagall from being a total bamf in the rest of the film; the sequence when she enchants the castle and Flitwick, Slughorn and Molly put up the barrier was pretty cool.
From the tv spots, I was NOT looking forward to the Grey Lady, because she was shouting, but again I was surprised. She managed to pull it off. And seeing Voldemort destroying the barrier, and recieving a crack in the Elder Wand was a clever little addition.
Chamber of Secrets scene was a little underwhelming. Massive loooking tsunami appearing, and then a simple little bucket-dump on top of the pair. Meh...The kiss was good though.
The Room of Requirement scene was so great, I can't even describe it. Just...wow. Loved it.
Second favourite scene in the whole film: The Courtyard Apocalypse. When I heard that track in the score, before I saw the film, I was picturing the ceasefire scene, and Harry seeing the fallen bodies in the Great Hall and the Courtyard. I did NOT expect that SPECTACULAR scene, of them trying to make their way through the battle. And seeing Lavender, that was completely unexpected. Made me gasp aloud.
Snape's fate was even better, with the added dialogue and touching moment with Harry. And the setting, in the Boathouse was great, much better than the Shrieking Shack.
Snape's Memories was the best scene, perfectly acted, by Rickman, Gambon, Somerville and the two kids who played Severus and Lily. The way it was pieced together, with Snape going into the ruined Potter home, while he and Dumbledore were talking, was AMAZING.
Harry's conversation with Hermione and Ron, and the Ressurection Stone scene, were perfectly acted, and really heartwarming. And the conversation with Dumbledore was very good. Gambon has gone back to being the flamboyant, quirky Dumbledore from Prisoner of Azkban, which made me smile.
The entire sequence with Voldemort and his army in front of the school, with Neville giving Voldemort the speech, was excellent. I was revolted with some members of the audience in my cinema, who were LAUGHING at Voldemort embracing Draco. And then, the extended battle with Harry and Voldemort/Ron, Hermione and Nagini, was truly amazing. Molly and Bellatrix's duel was superb, coulda been a little longer, but oh well. Seeing Harry block Killing Curses was a nice touch, Voldemort finally losing it enough to physically beat Harry was awesome, and the aerial battle after draggin Voldemort off the tower was so cool. I was slightly disturbed by Voldemort and Harry's faces merging together in the apparation, but it was to great effect.
And finally, the wrap-up on the bridge, and the epilogue, were excellently done. I don't think I was the only one who was excited to hear Leaving Hogwarts play during the epilogue.
All in all, it was a fantastic film, perfectly acted, perfectly filmed, and a spectacular musical score. If Fiennes and Rickman aren't nominated for Best Supporting Actor in the Oscars, the world is horrible and wrong.