I realize that this movie, although it does follow the basic plot of the book, is completely different from it, but it is still incredibly entertaining and well-done. There are so many things that stand out in this movie, from the brilliant acting, to the masterful and toned cinematography, to the haunting, magical soundtrack, and the competent direction. Everyone seem definitely gave it their all on this movie, and it shows.
The acting is simply the best yet, from everyone involved. The trio is fantastic--Daniel Radcliffe who has to take on Harry's even more complicated life, Rupert Grint does a does a great job making Ron truly love-stricken, and Emma Watson provides us with a smart, fierce Hermione who's heart is broken by her best friend. One of the standout performances, however, is Tom Felton, who finally gets a major part as an ambiguous Malfoy being forced over to the dark side. He doesn't have very many lines, but is spectacular to watch--you can just see all his torn emotions in his face. The veteran cast is simply amazing--Jim Broadbent is the perfect pick for Professor Slughorn, and is absolutely hysterical. Michael Gambon gives an amazing performance as a more vulnerable Dumbledore full of determination to beat the Dark Lord. Also, Alan Rickman is darker and more mysterious than ever, as his true loyalties are finally tested. Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Helen McCrory, Mark Williams, and Julie Walters, too, all do a great job.
This entire movie is a lot tenser than the others, and you can feel that everything is starting to add up and go somewhere, and yet it is by far the funniest Harry Potter movie. Many scenes are very comical--in fact, almost the entire movie is, except, of course, when it doesn't want to be. There are some very dark undertones, and the scenes in the pensive provide a haunting look into Tom Riddles past, although many memories were deleted from the film.
One scene that is done to near-perfection is the cave scene. The set was absolutely stunning- -dazzling, dark, creepy, and mysterious at the same time, and everything seemed to just fit together. However, the scene that doesn't fit into the movie is the burning of the Burrow. It was not in the book at all, and I realize they wanted more action in the movie, but if they had put in the scene that's supposed to go there and introduced the Minister of Magic, it could've provided for a pretty tense situation.
However, this hardly detracts from the film. Overall, although the movie is certainly more comical than the book, and many parts were changed or left out, this film is nonetheless highly entertaining and the perfect lead-in to Harry's last and final journey.
The acting is simply the best yet, from everyone involved. The trio is fantastic--Daniel Radcliffe who has to take on Harry's even more complicated life, Rupert Grint does a does a great job making Ron truly love-stricken, and Emma Watson provides us with a smart, fierce Hermione who's heart is broken by her best friend. One of the standout performances, however, is Tom Felton, who finally gets a major part as an ambiguous Malfoy being forced over to the dark side. He doesn't have very many lines, but is spectacular to watch--you can just see all his torn emotions in his face. The veteran cast is simply amazing--Jim Broadbent is the perfect pick for Professor Slughorn, and is absolutely hysterical. Michael Gambon gives an amazing performance as a more vulnerable Dumbledore full of determination to beat the Dark Lord. Also, Alan Rickman is darker and more mysterious than ever, as his true loyalties are finally tested. Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Helen McCrory, Mark Williams, and Julie Walters, too, all do a great job.
This entire movie is a lot tenser than the others, and you can feel that everything is starting to add up and go somewhere, and yet it is by far the funniest Harry Potter movie. Many scenes are very comical--in fact, almost the entire movie is, except, of course, when it doesn't want to be. There are some very dark undertones, and the scenes in the pensive provide a haunting look into Tom Riddles past, although many memories were deleted from the film.
One scene that is done to near-perfection is the cave scene. The set was absolutely stunning- -dazzling, dark, creepy, and mysterious at the same time, and everything seemed to just fit together. However, the scene that doesn't fit into the movie is the burning of the Burrow. It was not in the book at all, and I realize they wanted more action in the movie, but if they had put in the scene that's supposed to go there and introduced the Minister of Magic, it could've provided for a pretty tense situation.
However, this hardly detracts from the film. Overall, although the movie is certainly more comical than the book, and many parts were changed or left out, this film is nonetheless highly entertaining and the perfect lead-in to Harry's last and final journey.