What can I say?

If you are going to watch this film then you already know what it’s about. It certainly delivers, bringing to life the book I love so much. It had everything, tension, drama, romance and those wonderful laugh out loud moments to break though the sheer darkness of it all.

Sitting through the  Deathly Hallows part one was like sitting through the first half of a film and skipping the ending. This is that ending. It gives no concession to anyone who might have missed part one, it just jumps straight in. Once it starts, it just steam rolls all the way to the end. Against its bleak setting, Harry Potter’s young cast shine. They have all come such a long way since this saga began. 

Visually, it is stunning and if you choose, you can bid farewell to Harry in 3D.

Potter fans will not be disappointed, and even as a casual observer, you can’t deny this films’ brilliance.

Film of the year.

 

In 1997 Ms Rowling gave the world Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, a fantasy novel about a young wizard named Harry. It was aimed at children. Fourteen years later, who would have thought one kids book could have such a massive impact on popular culture.

My local cinema has shown each of the previous seven films each day since last Friday, gearing up for the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Every where I turn I am reminded of its release. It seems that other film makers have marked the day in their diaries with a black x, nothing wants to compete against it. I can see why. You know your franchise is huge when you can advertise a release with just a picture of your characters, no title needed.

It’s now been four years since book stores nation wide flung open their doors to costumed Potter fans at midnight for the release of the final book. Four years, and fans are still clamouring for it. The turn out at the premier was proof of that.  But this is it. The final film. It’s a little bit sad really. When was the last time there was this much excitement over a book, or series of books? I hope  J.K. Rowling decides to publish again, I’m sure it will be something special, but more than that I really want to see the reaction to it. I want the excitement of Potter all over again.

In the mean time, I will be at the cinema over the weekend to see The Deathly Hallows. Looking forward to it.