BEDA #5
AN: I wrote the majority of this review the weekend after I saw the film. I finished it up today, adding more thoughts and changing some. I also have seen the movie again since, so I'm not writing completely off the first viewing
(This review does contain spoilers)
On July 14th fans raced for the cinemas, anxiously clutching their pre-ordered tickets, to get in line for the movie that defined a generation. Proudly displaying their house colors, they watched as their beloved school change from a sophisticated castle to a war zone. They cried as Harry walked into the forest, accepting his fate, and cheered when Mrs. Weasley cried her famous line "Not my daughter you bitch." It was truly then end of an era that none of us will soon forget. I have made amazing friends because of Harry Potter and was so glad I saw the film with them. Part 1 was absolutely fantastic and Part 2 capped it off. Here are a couple things I loved (and some I didn't) about the final film.
- Shell Cottage. The opening shot of Dobby's grave stone was heart-wrenching. A good reminder of Part 1, picking up almost exactly where it left off.
-The Gringotts scene was fairly well done. I did not like how those under the Imperious curse "smelled it" before they obeyed; it looked ridiculous. But Helen Botnham Carter did a spectacular job. Her portrayal of Hermione in that situation was spot on. Also, the dragon was very believable.
-The scene with Aberforth was far too short and not very satisfying. There was so much emotion when reading that scene and they didn't bring that same feeling into the movie.
-MATT FREAKIN LEWIS. One of the best performances in this film. Neville is such a fun character and they don't explore his past in the movies as they do in the books, which is understandable, but he adds so much to the story that can't be felt in the film. Here, they finally do him justice and show that he is not some bumbling little kid anymore. He is strong and he is his parents son.
-Also, Professor McGonnigal is badass. Just sayin.
-Evanna Lynch was wonderful. She has been betrayed as a comedy-relief chatacter in the previous pictures and seeing her get up in Harry's face and making him listen to her was satisfying. It shows that even though Luna is a little mad, once you get up close, she has a very unique insight on life.
-Hermione and Ron's kiss was cute. I'm sad they didn't have Harry see it like in the book, because his line is hilarious, but I enjoyed the change the writers made.
-Snape's death was so well done. The angle they had Harry at, where you can't see the attack directly, but you can hear everything and see his body hitting the glass, made a bigger impact then a straight view could have. And the line about Lily's eyes... Heart wrenching.
-The Prince's Tale left a lot out but was able to make it's point. Seeing Snape go to the Potter home, crying and clutching Lily Potter's dead body was almost too much for me to handle. That is my favorite part of the book and overall they did a decent job.
-Harry meeting his death and seeing his loved ones again. Perfect. Absolutely no complaints.
-Dumbledore telling Harry that even though it's in his head it's still real, was magical.
-Neville's speech was... cheesy. I'm glad he got a big moment, standing up to Voldemort, but the film makers should have used the speech Jo originally wrote.
- The hug. I don't know how I feel about this yet haha.
- Harry jumping out of Hagrid's arms really bothered me. Something about it just didn't sit well with me.
-The weird touching "battle" with Harry and Tom was unnecessary. The wand fight was great, but the flying thing just... ugh.
-NEVILLE AND LUNA GOT TOGETHER. EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURTS.
-Why didn't Harry fix his wand with the Elder Wand? I understand destroying it but fixing his wand would have tied together the lose ends with the wand discussions in the past films.
That's about it. I could go on for a while but I doubt anyone is still reading.
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