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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Yates, 2011) — The Reviews Thread
08-14-11, 07:44 PM
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Re: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Yates, 2011) — The Reviews Thread
Finally caught this and while I rated it 4 stars, thinking about it some more i'd probably drop it another half star. It was a very good conclusion to the series, and I'm most impressed at the quality of all the films over the last decade. Very entertaining. My problem was mostly not remembering much from Part 1 or the books, so I was a bit lost in the beginning. The action was a bit of a letdown; I think I expected a grander scale during the Hogwarts showdown, although funny enough the quick shots of those that died didn't bother me since that's how I felt it occurred in the books.
I liked the epilogue, but just wish they did a better job aging the actors.
I liked the epilogue, but just wish they did a better job aging the actors.
08-14-11, 09:39 PM
#177
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Re: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Yates, 2011) — The Reviews Thread
Speaking of aging the actors, couldn't they have used the guy that played Harry's dad and then modified his face to look more like Harry? That actor is probably about the right age anyway and people do look different when they're older. Taking a 20 year old that still looks like he's 14 and trying to make him look almost 40 just doesn't work.
I actually thought the 2 girls looked ok as young looking women in their mid 30's but trying to pass off Harry and Ron as almost 40 failed miserably.
I actually thought the 2 girls looked ok as young looking women in their mid 30's but trying to pass off Harry and Ron as almost 40 failed miserably.
08-14-11, 10:33 PM
#178
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Re: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Yates, 2011) — The Reviews Thread
I rather enjoyed it.
I have to say, though, Emma Watson is rather an awful actress, unfortunately.
Truly, they have make a miniseries to have all the content from the books, and these movies were basically stripped down "bare metal" so that the kiddies don't have to go to the bathroom more than once.
I have to say, though, Emma Watson is rather an awful actress, unfortunately.
Truly, they have make a miniseries to have all the content from the books, and these movies were basically stripped down "bare metal" so that the kiddies don't have to go to the bathroom more than once.
08-15-11, 02:49 PM
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09-08-11, 07:20 PM
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Re: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Yates, 2011) — The Reviews Thread
It was essence of ditenty (sp?) the stuff that re-grew ron's skin in pt. 1.
Another thing that my wife pointed out that was a pretty glaring omission from the book:
It seems like that was a pretty big reveal in the book and gave a lot of insight into Dumbledore.
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
05-27-12, 07:29 AM
#181
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Re: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Yates, 2011) — The Reviews Thread
Spoiler:
That, for me, is where the film dropped the ball.
There are a hundred little things they could have done throughout the series to enrich the overall story and give us something more coherent. I wish they had added a touch more here and there. Would have made the ending that much more fulfilling.
But, I love Harry Potter, and I've loved the journey over the past ten years. Eight features with the same cast. No one in 2001 would have believed that. A truly historic accomplishment. My great thanks to everyone involved for a beautiful, magical adventure.
--THX
This was my thought exactly. When Harry was walking through the great hall I was confused because I thought although people had died in the fight there would be more excitement that Harry won. I actually said out loud when they were on the bridge, "it can't end here?" I know a few have mentioned that would have been a perfect place to end it, but for someone who was't invested in the books and knew all the other details the 19 years later was a better way.
But if the book had Hogwarts around during the battle the movie should have also. The definitely dropped the ball there. The spoiler above hit the nail on the head.
Last edited by kantonburg; 05-27-12 at 08:57 AM. Reason: answered my own question
05-27-12, 08:58 AM
#182
Re: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II (Yates, 2011) — The Reviews Thread
Harry looks just like his father but has his mother's eyes. I think that's mentioned in just about every chapter of the series. Snape is projecting his anger at James for taking Lily away because of how much Harry looks like him.
