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cheis · 07-18-2011, 07:45 PM

I saw it the night it came out here in Finland (which was two days before UK and USA! I'm amazed). 3D because all the good seats in the 2D shows were already taken when we bought our tickets. Generally, I liked it. It was way better than the Order of the Phoenix and the Half-blood Prince, both of which are too busy and rushed in my opinion. I'm so very grateful they decided to cut the seventh into two parts. Points for that!

To the actual pros and cons then.
I was a bit (or a bit more) disappointed by the lack of explanation about the Hallows. I mean, it was the name of the two last films and they skipped Harry's being the Master of Death completely? They could have used the King's Cross scene to clarify that the Hallows are the reason for Harry's getting to go back to life and that his cloack really was a Hallow. But no, instead of that they used that time to re-explain that Harry was the 8th Horcrux, which had already been told twice - once in the memory of Snape and once by Harry to Ron and Hermione.

Secondly, a tiny but (for me) important detail: Why didn't Harry repair his old wand with the Elder Wand? Can't express how much that meant to me. (A bit weird?)

And then, the battle between Harry and Voldemort. A joke. It started okay but then Voldemort started hitting and kicking? He's supposed to be the most skilled wizard in the world. Then Harry goes: "I think we should end this the way we started it. Together!" And then he throws them to the air and they fly together? No! I had waited for a brilliant ending, explaining the Elder Wand properly, explaining everything that hadn't been explained yet and silencing the crowd that was supposed to be there. It would have been so thrilling to see everything around them stop and fall silent to watch the epic battle. And after Harry's victory, to see the massive joy of all the surviving people. None of it was there.

19 years later. The actors smashed it, especially the kids, but the make-up artists had really failed the masks. Hermione looked 19, Ron 21, Harry about 34 years old, Draco just ridiculous. The only one I found a success was Ginny.

On the other hand, I loved the Gringotts scene. It was beautifully made, it went on nicely and helped the story. The dragon was brilliant - one of the best dragons they have ever done. Also the part in the Chamber of Secrets was good. It was a bit different from the book, yes, but it was logical and nicely made and contained the long-waited kissing scene.

I loved Harry's going to his death and using the resurrection stone. I couldn't help but cry when Remus came! I don't even know what it was that made me cry so much. It was just so beautiful a scene.

One of my favourite parts was Snape's story. All of it. I found it a bit too rushed to be perfect but nobody's perfect. All I can say is that I DO adore Alan Rickman. I could've watched the picture of Snape grieving over Lily's dead body for the whole 2 hours! Breathtaking. I cried. So much.

I still haven't decided which one I like more, this or part 1. They're both good. I went to see part 2 again today - 2D this time. Despite all these things I have said against it, it was good. The actors really did their best ever. Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Dan, Emma, Rupert, Helena Bonham-Carter, all of them! We owe so much to them.

07-18-2011, 07:45 PM	#31 (permalink)
cheis Bundimun Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Finland Posts: 19	I saw it the night it came out here in Finland (which was two days before UK and USA! I'm amazed). 3D because all the good seats in the 2D shows were already taken when we bought our tickets. Generally, I liked it. It was way better than the Order of the Phoenix and the Half-blood Prince, both of which are too busy and rushed in my opinion. I'm so very grateful they decided to cut the seventh into two parts. Points for that! To the actual pros and cons then. I was a bit (or a bit more) disappointed by the lack of explanation about the Hallows. I mean, it was the name of the two last films and they skipped Harry's being the Master of Death completely? They could have used the King's Cross scene to clarify that the Hallows are the reason for Harry's getting to go back to life and that his cloack really was a Hallow. But no, instead of that they used that time to re-explain that Harry was the 8th Horcrux, which had already been told twice - once in the memory of Snape and once by Harry to Ron and Hermione. Secondly, a tiny but (for me) important detail: Why didn't Harry repair his old wand with the Elder Wand? Can't express how much that meant to me. (A bit weird?) And then, the battle between Harry and Voldemort. A joke. It started okay but then Voldemort started hitting and kicking? He's supposed to be the most skilled wizard in the world. Then Harry goes: "I think we should end this the way we started it. Together!" And then he throws them to the air and they fly together? No! I had waited for a brilliant ending, explaining the Elder Wand properly, explaining everything that hadn't been explained yet and silencing the crowd that was supposed to be there. It would have been so thrilling to see everything around them stop and fall silent to watch the epic battle. And after Harry's victory, to see the massive joy of all the surviving people. None of it was there. 19 years later. The actors smashed it, especially the kids, but the make-up artists had really failed the masks. Hermione looked 19, Ron 21, Harry about 34 years old, Draco just ridiculous. The only one I found a success was Ginny. On the other hand, I loved the Gringotts scene. It was beautifully made, it went on nicely and helped the story. The dragon was brilliant - one of the best dragons they have ever done. Also the part in the Chamber of Secrets was good. It was a bit different from the book, yes, but it was logical and nicely made and contained the long-waited kissing scene. I loved Harry's going to his death and using the resurrection stone. I couldn't help but cry when Remus came! I don't even know what it was that made me cry so much. It was just so beautiful a scene. One of my favourite parts was Snape's story. All of it. I found it a bit too rushed to be perfect but nobody's perfect. All I can say is that I DO adore Alan Rickman. I could've watched the picture of Snape grieving over Lily's dead body for the whole 2 hours! Breathtaking. I cried. So much. I still haven't decided which one I like more, this or part 1. They're both good. I went to see part 2 again today - 2D this time. Despite all these things I have said against it, it was good. The actors really did their best ever. Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Dan, Emma, Rupert, Helena Bonham-Carter, all of them! We owe so much to them. Last edited by cheis; 07-18-2011 at 07:54 PM.