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Great movie; true to the book
PostedNovember 23, 2010
BerkeleyReviewer
from Los Angeles, CA
It is difficult to convert the imagery and details of a Harry Potter book into a two-hour movie. After struggling to scrunch material in Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince, they did a smart thing in splitting Hallows. They did an amazing job turning the developmental half of the book into a great movie. The special effects are so excellent, but because of the standard they have set in previous movies, you take them for granted. That they don't win the Academy Award for special effects every time is an injustice.
This movie was amazing in that they played to all emotions, from sadness (at the opening and the close), to rage, to fear, to hope, to despair, to laughter, to love. If you've read the book, then although you'll know what to expect in most scenes, they'll still catch you off guard from time to time.
The actors who play polyjuiced versions of Ron, Harry, and Hermione as Ministry personnel are superb. With the exception of Daniel Radcliffe's horrendous stumbling under the auspices of dancing, it is great filming. And given that the editors could have removed the "dancing" without impacting the movie whatsoever, I assume it's there for comic relief before the next scary scene.
Bravo to the director, special effects people, actors, and all who clearly put their heart into making the best possible movie they can. Unfortunately for all of them, in an industry that can't hold enough award shows to pat themselves on the back, they will get no love for the amazing work they did. Blockbuster sequels seem to be omitted from the voting by the academy snobs who are probably just jealous that they're not making the same salaries.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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