Harry Potter was a big name back when there were only books, and now that there is an almost-complete movie series, it is an even bigger name. The latest movie, Harry Potter 7, is called The Deathly Hallows Part One, and was released to a US audience in November 2010. Critical and viewer responses were generally positive, though there were the occasional naysayers.
The series started with the adventures of an eleven year old Harry, trying to find his place in the wizarding world where he is someone special. These early days showcased childish problems such as pranks along with the serious quests gone on by the main characters. As the series matured and the problems increased in severity, the films became darker and darker. After the somewhat disturbing movie number six, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows continues the angst-filled and somewhat despairing tone.
As would be expected for the seventh movie of any series, this one throws you right in. There is no explanation for much of the goings-on, and viewers without the previous six films or books as background are likely to be hopelessly lost. But not spending time on explanations is both true to the books and a good choice for the films-- there's hardly enough time to tell the complex story in the time allotted even without some kind of recap.
The acting of the three main cast members and their supporting cast is exemplary, as has come to be expected from this group of stars. Their young age makes their polished and professional performances even more beautiful, if hardly unexpected. The acting in all the previous Potter films has already shown that there is considerable talent among them.
The main complaints among critics and viewers alike have to do with the fact that this is part one of a two part movie. The storyline is unfinished, and this first film contains a lot of set-up. While it is mostly true to the book and necessary for the plot twists of the second part, for some people, it seems to have felt stagnant at times.
The other main issue was with the amount of time spent by the characters pondering and anguishing about their situations. However, this particular movie is the build-up to an epic battle that will end the war once and for all, and the emotionally-fraught moments spent thinking about their mortality and uncertain futures felt appropriate to most viewers. The dark and serious tone of the movie is also very true to the book.
Pacing is always a contentious issue. Some people feel that it is too slow at the same time that others feel it is too fast. Deathly Hallows incorporates an action-packed beginning and end, with a slower, more thoughtful middle portion. Some people applauded this choice, while other found it intolerably fast or slow. More people were concerned with the slowing, than the speed. The pacing is quite authentic to the book, however.
Most people who enjoyed the previous films with like Harry Potter 7. And those that were disappointed with lapses of movie canon away from book canon will be quite happy with this segment. There are always detractors for a film this big, but the overall reception was mostly positive.
The series started with the adventures of an eleven year old Harry, trying to find his place in the wizarding world where he is someone special. These early days showcased childish problems such as pranks along with the serious quests gone on by the main characters. As the series matured and the problems increased in severity, the films became darker and darker. After the somewhat disturbing movie number six, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows continues the angst-filled and somewhat despairing tone.
As would be expected for the seventh movie of any series, this one throws you right in. There is no explanation for much of the goings-on, and viewers without the previous six films or books as background are likely to be hopelessly lost. But not spending time on explanations is both true to the books and a good choice for the films-- there's hardly enough time to tell the complex story in the time allotted even without some kind of recap.
The acting of the three main cast members and their supporting cast is exemplary, as has come to be expected from this group of stars. Their young age makes their polished and professional performances even more beautiful, if hardly unexpected. The acting in all the previous Potter films has already shown that there is considerable talent among them.
The main complaints among critics and viewers alike have to do with the fact that this is part one of a two part movie. The storyline is unfinished, and this first film contains a lot of set-up. While it is mostly true to the book and necessary for the plot twists of the second part, for some people, it seems to have felt stagnant at times.
The other main issue was with the amount of time spent by the characters pondering and anguishing about their situations. However, this particular movie is the build-up to an epic battle that will end the war once and for all, and the emotionally-fraught moments spent thinking about their mortality and uncertain futures felt appropriate to most viewers. The dark and serious tone of the movie is also very true to the book.
Pacing is always a contentious issue. Some people feel that it is too slow at the same time that others feel it is too fast. Deathly Hallows incorporates an action-packed beginning and end, with a slower, more thoughtful middle portion. Some people applauded this choice, while other found it intolerably fast or slow. More people were concerned with the slowing, than the speed. The pacing is quite authentic to the book, however.
Most people who enjoyed the previous films with like Harry Potter 7. And those that were disappointed with lapses of movie canon away from book canon will be quite happy with this segment. There are always detractors for a film this big, but the overall reception was mostly positive.
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