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- First reviewMarch 23, 2009
- Last reviewJuly 19, 2009
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Another Disappointment, But Not Bad
PostedJuly 19, 2009
flubslover
from Los Angeles
Once again David Yates demonstrates his inability to focus on the important details that make these movies and books transcend the merely good.
Inserting action where there was none in the book and, unforgivably, removing it from the final scene is just one example of this.
No Dawn French, no John Cleese, no Dursleys to add sparks of humor to the somber story (something Rowling always does); no funeral for Dumbledore to add pathos--this guy gets it wrong more often than right.
The romances are well done and the effects remain excellent. Alan Rickman is brilliant as usual. Worth seeing in the theatre without question. Just not worth seeing twice (I returned my second set of pre-ordered tickets at the end of the movie).
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Good, not up to Mann's standards
PostedJuly 6, 2009
flubslover
from Los Angeles
Definitely a wait and rent it. Depp was good but did not disappear into the character like he can sometimes do. Bale was generic and uninteresting. Cotillard was great despite a changeable accent. Not a great gangster movie. Not a classic. Not a waste of time either.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Amazing reboot
PostedMay 12, 2009
flubslover
from Los Angeles
Twenty minutes into watching this movie I turned to my husband and said, "we're gonna watch this again tomorrow, right?" it was awesome!
Okay, so there are some plot holes the size of the Bajoran wormhole, but that is secondary to the great cast, pacing, and emotional weight of this truly excellent film. I cannot wait to see where this fresh beginning leads (hopefully to a new tv series as well as future movies).
Do not hesitate. Just go now and have a great, great time!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Good flick, they burn you at the end
PostedMarch 23, 2009
flubslover
from LAX
Nice to see two good actors in a beautiful movie with all the right elements... save one: Real suspense or tension.
At no time was I on the edge of my seat, at no time did the stakes feel particularly high.
It was a fun afternoon and a good time, nonetheless.
The ending was surprising, but they did not give enough moments to look back on and put the clues together. We just had to take the filmmaker's word for it that thing un-spooled in this way behind the scenes.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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