Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Review Thread (Spoilers)

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Actually I think the only reason she wasn't murdered in Order of the Phoenix is Voldemort and Dumbledore came along. Harry was in a fit of rage and had lost almost all capacity for reason, hence hitting her in the back with the Crucio curse.

Well, Cruciatus didn't really work on her, did it..."You have to mean it", etc. etc. Murder at the end of the day isn't a tool oin Harry's Arsenal.

[Batman1980]

Wonder how that live Q & A thing went for everyone, I do think this is the best movie to date. Unlike a lot of others, I think the franchise has improved as it's gone along.

[richterbon23]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Wonder how that live Q & A thing went for everyone, I do think this is the best movie to date. Unlike a lot of others, I think the franchise has improved as it's gone along.

It was pretty cool. Just watched the movie and listened to Radcliffe and (since Yates was sick) we got a different producer. It was pretty fun!

[GreenScar]

It was pretty bold of Warner Bros. to show off as much of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as they did, given that much of the effects work was unfinished and a major character-- Ralph Fiennes' noseless Voldemort-- had dots on his face marking the future digital alteration that really makes him who he is. But they weren't just bold in what they showed us, but how they did it-- the first scene of the extended trailer was Harry and Voldemort's confrontation in the woods outside Hogwarts. Harry, bloodied and visibly terrified, approaches a cold Voldemort (flanked by Bellatrix Lestrange); Voldemort taunts Harry, "The boy who lived, come to die."

The footage shown came from all sections of The Deathly Hallows, so it's impossible to tell where they will split up the two movies. We saw little bits of everything, from the seven Harry Potters escaping from the Dursleys house (totally surreal) to the attack at Bill and Fleur's wedding to the escape from Gringotts on the pale dragon and even Hogwarts on fire. With unfinished effects it's hard to really say how it all looks, though some of the most effective moments were the simplest-- Ron and Harry's fight in the tent, Harry visiting his parents' graves, running away from the Snatchers in the woods, Harry defiantly telling Voldemort that he stays alive "because I have something worth fighting for."

Basically, it's hugely exciting for anyone who's a fan of the book-- but that's been the case for every Harry Potter trailer and sneak peek thus far, so why should we have expected anything different. The cool, smoky cinematography that really marked Half-Blood Prince seems to be continuing in this one, and the newfound acting skills we saw in many of the young actors will likely be coming in handy. There was no sign of some of the key characters, like Draco Malfoy and Professor McGonagall, but I expect just as much good stuff from them too.

One odd moment-- one of the final shots was of Hermione riding a broom, by herself, escaping from a fireball that's likely the curse that Crabbe and Goyle set off in the Room of Requirement near the end. Did Hermione ever ride a broom by herself in the books? Is this a change that will mean something bigger, or just something convenient so the movie doesn't have to bother explaining that Hermione isn't good on a broom? It's the kind of nitpick that only the geekiest Harry Potter fans will ever care about-- but that's what you have me for, isn't it?

[vegeta88]

Originally Posted by GreenScar

Sounds awesome! I am pretty excited for that.
Thanks for the post GS!

[Musashi]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

[Show spoiler]I still find it hard to believe a wizard as powerful, skilled and experienced as Severus Snape would die so easily. Not to mention that the #2 Death Eater in the world died by a non-Auror after ending the lives of so many wizards and Aurors.

I wouldn't put

[Show spoiler]credit for Lestrange's death entirely on Mrs. Weasley. Bellatrix was actively engaged against the 3 girls, which I suspect wore her out considerably.

Or, you could say

[Show spoiler]"Never underestimate a POed mom!"

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Well, Cruciatus didn't really work on her, did it..."You have to mean it", etc. etc. Murder at the end of the day isn't a tool oin Harry's Arsenal.

That's definitely part of it. I also figure that unforgiveable curses are among of the most advanced and difficult spells to master. Harry, having never actually used one, wasn't about to cast a good one on his first try. Harry learned the Patronus because he had a good teacher, rational motivation, and a lot of practice. Much like the Patronus, I doubt anyone gets the Cruciatus on their first attempt.

[Zero_Cool]

I am going in fresh to both part I and II. Did not read the last book. I kind of gave up on it. I must watch the movie

[Foggy]

Well now I'm really excited, I hope this film will deliver on what the last one didn't, and prove to be an excellent experience.

[Zero_Cool]

I really only liked 3&4. the last two really sucked im my opinion.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

I really only liked 3&4. the last two really sucked im my opinion.

I HATE 4

[Batman1980]

[Show spoiler]I loved Goblet of Fire, the best part was the death of Robert Pattinson. Just kidding, kind of. It was the first film we got a death in and we finally got to see Voldemort fleshed and in a fight for his life.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

[Show spoiler]I loved Goblet of Fire, the best part was the death of Robert Pattinson. Just kidding, kind of. It was the first film we got a death in and we finally got to see Voldemort fleshed and in a fight for his life.

Hey, say what you will, RP was alright in that film. Nobody knew of him so they didn't care for the actor and believed in his character!

[LynxFX]

Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

I really only liked 3&4. the last two really sucked im my opinion.

Agree completely. 3 finally made Hogwarts seem like a real place and treated the material realistically. 4 was fun (bonus points for the dragons), but did sag a bit in the middle with the whole dance drama.

Watching Deathly Hallows will be the first time I've gone in having read the book first.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by LynxFX

Agree completely. 3 finally made Hogwarts seem like a real place and treated the material realistically. 4 was fun (bonus points for the dragons), but did sag a bit in the middle with the whole dance drama.

Watching Deathly Hallows will be the first time I've gone in having read the book first.

I saw Philosopher's Stone before I finished reading the first book, read the book before seeing the rest of the movies. Really hoping these last two will be a lot better than I think they will. They've left out so much important stuff from the first 6 books but that may be why the last book became 2 movies, to fill in some of the gaps.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by LynxFX

Agree completely. 3 finally made Hogwarts seem like a real place and treated the material realistically. 4 was fun (bonus points for the dragons), but did sag a bit in the middle with the whole dance drama.

Watching Deathly Hallows will be the first time I've gone in having read the book first.

Same here. I was really lost watching the last movie in the theaters, so I broke down and decided to read the series. I was told by other adults that the books were written for kids, but I really enjoyed them and totally got into the whole world/story. I then watched Part 6 on BD when it came out, and it was like watching it for the first time, since I now knew what was actually going on and why. I'm really looking forward to The Deathly Hallows.

[Diesel]

Fire rips through 'Harry Potter' set

he set of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows has been damaged after a fire ripped through the studios.

The blaze began when explosives used for the climactic Battle of Hogwarts sequence set light to the scenery, the News of the World reports.

Six fire engines rushed to Leavesden Studios near Watford on Friday evening and firefighters fought the flames for 40 minutes. However, much of the Hogwarts set was reportedly ruined.

Although some actors were still filming, no-one was injured in the fire. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson were not involved in the incident.

"We were shooting the scenes where Hogwarts gets blown up in battle," a source said. "But fire managed to catch hold of the set and it went up in flames. It was completely out of control at one point.

"The special effects guys involved are devastated. There's always a risk when there's shooting involving fire and explosives but this shouldn't happen."

A spokesperson for Warner Bros confirmed there was a fire but insisted that production is going ahead.

[Batman1980]

Well since no one was injured, I will make a cheesy HP joke. I guess someone cast Lumos Solem and it got out of control.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Well since no one was injured, I will make a cheesy HP joke. I guess someone cast Lumos Solem and it got out of control.

[wallendo]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Well since no one was injured, I will make a cheesy HP joke. I guess someone cast Lumos Solem and it got out of control.

But I'm sure Hermione could fix it!

I hope they fix up the set properly, and don't just through some cheap CGI to patch it up.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by wallendo

But I'm sure Hermione could fix it!

I hope they fix up the set properly, and don't just through some cheap CGI to patch it up.

Well they could probably just use the footage to make the scene look more realistic. That is if they got any footage of it.