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- First reviewJune 14, 2009
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Of Course, Go. But...
PostedJuly 18, 2009
Boomeretta
from Westchester County, NY
I looked forward to this movie and i'm glad I saw it. But alas, I found the new HP mildly disappointing, lacking the fine-tuned light-and-dark balance and the strong supporting characters of previous films. Visually, IMHO, it's oddly lackluster—more self-consciously arty, less fun. Nevertheless, there are bright spots. Luna's swell; so's Draco, who has matured very interestingly—he could be 15 or 50. Ron's lovestruck turn is loopy and inspired. The friendship between Harry and Hermione is deep and touching. And Snape--well, Alan Rickman can do more with the space between two words than any other mortal.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJune 14, 2009
Boomeretta
from Westchester County, NY
Phenomenal acting, great suspense, sly humor...Denzel Washington and John Travolta locked in their pas de deux are fascinating. James Gandolfini does a sharp, funny turn as a mayor who's not so dumb after all, and John Turturro starts out a bureaucrat and ends up a warrior.
The tightrope conversations, the human drama are great. The big screechy car crashes—not so much. I closed my eyes and rattled my Good 'n Plentys. Nice to have a break. And the movie is so good, the excess pyrotechnics don't matter.
Just watch Gandolfini's reaction to a reporter's personal question... Denzel Washington confessing (for real?) to buy time... Travolta at the very end. Soak up how much this movie loves New York.
It's a great ride.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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