After years of waiting the final Harry Potter movie was released last week and I was able to watch it Sunday morning. I did not watch the movie in 3D and I've heard that it is actually better in 2D because the film is visually dark. I wasn't sure if the movie would end up doing the book justice but I was really pleased with it. There were some truly emotional moments, especially with Alan Rickman's portrayal of Snape. I could hear people in the audience sniffling and I was blinking back tears myself. I also loved Helena Bonham Carter's portrayal of Hermione as Bellatrix in the Gringotts scenes. She really captured Hermione's expressions and character. There were some parts that I thought could have been much better (the King's Cross scene disappointed me as well as the Dumbledore storyline) but overall I thought it was a fantastic way to end the films. I liked the special effects but it was the emotional scenes that made the movie a winner for me. It is the end of a journey in a way and I am sad to say goodbye to these characters again though I am looking forward to the Blu-ray to see if there are any deleted/extended scenes.
Have you seen the final film? What did you think of it? Did it meet your expectations?
I just saw the film last night and I liked it a lot more than Part I. I thought it was the perfect ending. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'm just ridiculous, but I cried throughout the film. For me, the film itself was very emotional, and I was sad to see Harry Potter come to an end. Part 2 is absolutely my favorite HP movie yet, and I'm thrilled that the series went out with such a bang. Great review, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the movie so much!
ReplyDeleteI was pretty satisfied too although I wanted a few changes in "The Prince's Tale," more Dumbledore storyline, and a bit more of hot Neville.
ReplyDeleteHaven't watched it. Don't plan to. But so glad you enjoyed it and found it pretty satisfying. :)
ReplyDeleteI thought it was great. The Prince's Tale was amazingly done.
ReplyDeleteHelena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman were incredible in this movie, as they always are. I loved Neville in this movie, he was always a favorite of mine in the books :)
ReplyDeleteOverall, I really think they did a great job (although that ending scene was so unbelievable regarding how "aged" they were supposed to be).