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Old 07-18-2011, 12:01 AM   #27 (permalink)
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I really liked this film, surprisingly so. A few points aside I'd actually say it's my favourite film from the set in terms of how accurate it was to the books.

The actors were, as always, brilliant. I know everyone's saying that Alan Rickman was the best, but I would also say that Dame Maggie Smith was very close to him. She/they really did well to portray McGonagall accurately and she stood out to me. Then again, she's always been one of my favourites.

Helena Bonham Carter as Hermione was priceless. And Daniel Radcliffe! He doesn't normally perform above the rest, but this time he was really stong... And then I can't not mention Evanna, who has to be the best Luna they could have picked. I loved how, when talking about the diadem everyone was expecting Luna to tell one of her stories. That Room of Requirement scene was one of my favourites, especially with Seamus' lines.

Snape... his death was perfect. From Nagini striking the wall where he was positioned, to him finally revealing his memories. It would have been wayyy to gruesome to SEE the snake's strikes. Just seeing it attack the wall was enough to send shivers (although maybe a 3D element would be useful, not with kiddos watching, though)

The music, as always, was amazing. Especially in those moments where it was barely noticeable, but powerful in it's quietness.

Seeing it in 3D added something to it. I watched Transformers in 3D and HATED the 3D aspect, not so much in this, it was nice although purely for the sake of being there.

There wasn't actually much I didn't like, but something that I hated was what was done with the Elder wand after the Battle. Surely it would have taken 5 seconds to pull out the broken wand, fix it, and then snap the Elder wand (if that's what they really wanted to do). The idea of Harry fixing his own wand because that's all he needed was special, and the film completely rewrites that. Didn't like that.

I also didn't particularly like how they forgot about the Hallows, especially when Harry becomes 'master of death' when he possesses all three. But oh well. Ignoring that, it was pretty good!
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