Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
In 1997, she introduced us to a whole new world of magical creatures, flying brooms and spells. Then, JK Rowling introduced me, not only to an enchanting and breathtaking childhood, but also an escape from the real world when I needed to.
In 2001, three young children became the Golden Trio. Ten years down the road, and six movies later, the curtains of the Harry Potter movie franchise are finally coming down slowly.
Mixed emotions filled my heart as I trudged into the cinema. Part 1 of the final installment, I repeated over and over again in my head. It’s that feeling, you know. You want to watch it. You want to see the book come to life, like it had for the past six movies but you know too, that when this ends, there is just one more left to go.
Every good thing must come to an end. Harry Potter is not exception. Before I go on with my review of the movie, I want you to know there’d definitely be spoilers here. So, don’t read it until you’ve seen it. One more thing, I give it a 5-star rating.
The movie opened with the usual music, and you go, “It’s starting!” excitedly to the person next to you. I must have overdeveloped tear ducts. I cried during the opening scene, when Hermione Obliviated her parents. How deeply it must have hurt her and how deeply she love them.
My tears fell again when Hedwig protected Harry and died. It wasn’t as if I didn’t see it coming. I know the story so well, that seeing it happening was probably overwhelming. I laughed through tears when George made his ‘holy’ joke.
The sets were beautiful, on the brink of gorgeous. Malfoy Manor was, in every aspect, commanding, but I would appreciate it if insides of the place were slightly darker. The fighting scene at the end when light poured in from the windows made the Manor looked less scary, more normal.
Tom Felton reprised his role as Draco Malfoy. Half-Blood Prince presented a Draco who couldn’t killed, a Draco who hesitated and Deathly Hallows reinforced this. When asked by Bellatrix to pinpoint the Trio, he said he wasn’t sure. He knew, but he said he wasn’t sure. Draco Malfoy is an interesting character. I’ve always thought he was.
Luna had a small part, at the wedding and the dungeons in this film, but her part will begin where it ends. Evanna Lynch never fails to light me up, because I’ve always believed her to be the perfect Luna Lovegood. Rhys Ifans as Xeno Lovegood was queer enough, but then again, I’ve never felt much for this character except the strong love he has for his only daughter.
Harry Potter goes through so much more this time round, as is expected of the hero. His best friend left him and Hermione, for one. I cried again when Ron saved him from the cold water. I do like the short dancing stint Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson shared. That was entertaining, a little bit of fun in difficult times. The brother-sister feeling they portrayed in the previous movie continued in this one, especially during the visit to Godric’s Hollow. I think the relationship they have with each other is very endearing.
I enjoy Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, and it had grown into a habit; I couldn’t think of anyone being Harry Potter. He was all cute and chubby at 11 years old, and everyone adored him. Then he suddenly grew up. Daniel’s a handsome fellow, no doubt and in this movie, he brought Harry Potter to life again. I don’t know. He’s good, but he didn’t get me. At least, not until the part where Dobby dies or the part where he demanded to know where Luna was.
Once again, Helena Bonham Carter shone in the film, like she did in Half-Blood Prince. Every part of her screamed “crazy”. I know she’s one of the bad guys and it seemed a little sick to love her. But she’s so awesome. I, for one, know that part of the reason I sat in the theatre was to see Helena work her magic again. She is Bellatrix Lestrange, like Evanna is Luna.
While we’re at the Manor part, I would like to say Emma Watson’s scream when Bellatrix tattooed her arm with the word ‘Mudblood’ brought shivers. I could still hear it ringing in my ears whenever I thought of it.
As with my previous review for Half-Blood Prince, I saved the best for the last – Rupert Grint.
Rupert Grint is, in my opinion, the best in Deathly Hallows. Granted, there was a lot of room for him to perform, given his character’s development. He was witty and charming in some instances; dark and confused in others. How he was able to put awkwardness and charm into one body, that I really do not know. While his parts were considerably less than his friends, I think he really shone through the movie.
I like how cartoons and sketches were used, in the telling of the story of the Peverell Brothers. I thought it was pretty and engaging. The story plays an important part and it is evident to include it. One last thing. I think this movie ended at the right spot. lolls.
Like the Half-Blood Prince, I would definitely watch this again. But then again, as a huge Harry Potter fan, as someone who grew up with Harry Potter, I would watch everything again. Tom Felton once tweeted, he’d play the part of Lucius Malfoy if they remake the movies in 20 years’ time. To tell the truth, I’m looking forward to that. *smirks like a Malfoy*
I had a hard time deciding which poster to use. I wanted something with Rupert in it (since he’s the MVP). I finally chose this because there were many Ron-Hermione moments and it was because of those moments that I think his character was the best in the movie, henceforth this one. (:
Oh! And I’m actually a Dramione (Draco-Hermione) shipper. I think I’ve read most of the Dramione fics on FF.net. xD
