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PostedNovember 28, 2010
Jim1138
from Phoenix, AZ
Once again, David Yates fails to explain several key points in the story. Fortunately, I have read the book so I never felt lost, but it's quite clear that anyone who hasn't read the book will either not quite understand what is happening in some scenes, or just miss some things entirely. It was far better than The Half-Blood Prince in that regard, but still lacking in explanations for people who haven't read the book. What is most frustrating about this is that, like The Half-Blood Prince, scenes that were not in the book were inserted into the movie in favor of scenes that would have helped the audience understand what was happening. For example, did we really need a silly dance scene between Harry and Hermione instead of a 30 second scene that could have explained why Harry keeps looking at a broken piece of mirror?
With that aside, it's a very good movie. I definitely left the theater anxiously awaiting the release of Part II. I only wish that Yates could have expressed more of what is going on in the story with the allotted 5 (perhaps more?) hours that he had to tell the story.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedJuly 15, 2009
Jim1138
from Phoenix, AZ
You may be disappointed by the omitted scenes, as well as the abbreviated pace of the movie, if you have read the book. The scene with the Prime Minister is gone. The scene at the Dursley's with Dumbledore is gone. The scene at the house of Gaunt is gone, and so are several other scenes with the pensieve. Also, several scenes were modified. I'm less concerned with the modified scenes than I am the blatantly missing scenes. I may have given it 5 stars had I not read the book first.
With that said, the movie is still very good. I'd say it is arguably better than both the Order of the Phoenix and the Goblet of Fire. It moves along at a fast, action-packed pace, and the 2.5 hours goes by very quickly.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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