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acooldude_au
17 Nov 2010, 19:29
Anyone seeing this at midnight? Ive got an exam tomorrow but am tempted, however its probably best if I go see it tomorrow :p
Nato_Dog
18 Nov 2010, 01:10
Just got back from the midnight screening. Wasn't disapointed at all, easily the best movie so far and the one that sticks to the book the closest. Some awesome acting by the majority of the cast, the movie is pretty dark and tense as you would expect, but split up by some lighter moments.
acooldude_au
18 Nov 2010, 15:08
Just came back from seeing it after my exam.. Ive never read any of the books but have seen most of the movies so I had no expectations at all. Movie was quite good, however I got kinda bored and restless when they were just in the forest for ages and nothing happened cos they didnt know what to do next.
Skeeta Olly
18 Nov 2010, 15:21
Saw it as well, was quite good. Like ND said, dark but they lightened it up a bit.
Just saw it, movie is weird without Hogwarts in it.
blockman155
18 Nov 2010, 17:14
Shed a couple tears, loved how they stuck to the book but now I'm forced to wait eagerly for part 2! :( anyone else notice a nazi theme with the ministry?
Bomber Bears
18 Nov 2010, 18:23
you didnt spot a bit of a nazi feeling when reading the book in the first place? The whole last couple of books all felt quite nazi-ish IMO.
Movie got a bad write up in the SMH, or a mediocre write up anyway
Nato_Dog
18 Nov 2010, 21:11
Movie got a bad write up in the SMH, or a mediocre write up anywayYet in the 'Hit' section of the Herald Sun it received a pretty good review (4 stars) from memory. So really reviews mean nothing.
Can't wait for the Part:II now. I'm so glad they did this in two parts as my main problem with all of the movies is how much they have changed from the book when making the movie. So in the end I sit there and go that didn't happen, that didn't happen, that happened this way etc. So to have a movie that followed the book as close as this one did was just awesome.
I really enjoyed it :thumbsu:
Loved the subtle funny moments they threw in, especially Ron, but Harry and Hermoine didn't disappoint either.
I also thought it finished at a good time. It built up a great climax for the next instalment just at the point where it was beginning to feel like it had been going forever.
Mint Condition
19 Nov 2010, 08:12
Loved it! It's definitely a movie for the fans as I think even casual fans would find it hard to keep up with what's going on half the time and all the different characters. The only thing they really skipped over quickly from the book is Dumbledore's history. Grindelwald is in it, but they don't really explain the relationship between the two or that Grindelwald became the greatest dark wizard before Voldemort. Though I spose that's not really essential to the overall plot. The point that Harry didn't know Dumbledore as well as he thought is enough I guess and they convey that at the wedding.
It really is part 1 of 2 though and isn't in my opinion, a stand alone movie. The people I was with who are casual fans liked the first 45 minutes and the last 45 minutes but got bored in the middle - mainly during all the camping scenes. I can understand that, but at the same time I don't think they could really skip through all that and do the story justice as they needed to build up Ron's frustration and paranoia to the point where he leaves. I also think the whole thing would seem too easy if they just went from thing to thing to thing - them not knowing what to do and struggling with each other adds to the story as far as I'm concerned. I spose they could have just left out Ron's betrayal all together, but that would have pissed off a lot of fans and dudded his character development.
I really liked all the little extra things they put in the movie. Thought the animation sequence that illustrated the story of the three brothers/deathly hallows looked great - very Tim Burtonesque. Also loved the scene where they showed Hermione wiping her parents memory and thought the scene where Harry tried to cheer Hermione up after Ron left by dancing with her to that Nick Cave song was corny but pretty funny and broke up the tension and hopelessness of their situation.
I think a couple of the Riddle memories they didn't include in movie 6 has come back to bite them a little. In the book, Harry is more aware of Voldemort's psyche, particularly his huge affinity with Hogwarts...and that like Harry he views it as his true home. So he knows that the remaining horcruxes are likely to be items which were originally owned by the founders of hogwarts and eventually figures out what they are and where they are from that. In the movies they haven't really given Harry this insight, so it will be interesting to see how they do it in part 2 with the cup and the diadem horcruxes.
Anyway, great movie for the fans! For the casual fans, probably a little confusing and slow in parts, but still a good set up for part 2 which will be all action.
jordanrobbo3
19 Nov 2010, 08:20
I think a couple of the Riddle memories they didn't include in movie 6 has come back to bite them a little. In the book, Harry is more aware of Voldemort's psyche, particularly his huge affinity with Hogwarts...and that like Harry he views it as his true home. So he knows that the remaining horcruxes are likely to be items which were originally owned by the founders of hogwarts and eventually figures out what they are and where they are from that. In the movies they haven't really given Harry this insight, so it will be interesting to see how they do it in part 2 with the cup and the diadem horcruxes.
Agreed.
I went to the midnight screening and loved it. Went and saw it at Village at Knox and they did a great job with a quiz and prizes before the movie which really amped everyone up even more. I hated the first 2 movies but since then they've done a bloody good job.
Like I felt with the books, I don't want the movies to end. Come July I probably won't go back and read the books or sit down and watch all the movies again until I introduce my kids to them...whenever that happens :(
docker_champ29
19 Nov 2010, 18:56
Realy enjoyed it.
blues4flag
20 Nov 2010, 02:22
Haven't touched a Harry Potter book since it first came out and forgot a lot of stuff. Was sitting there thinking they'd completely diverged from the book only to find out afterwards it was the closest adaptation thus far. :D
Have to say, it's probably the first Potter movie I've enjoyed. A good balance of humour and darkness. Thought the camping scenes were handled really well. I've maintained all along that the nature of the books didn't transfer well to a 2 hour movie, as the continuity wasn't there (jumping forward weeks or months at a time in the school year).
Also got the shit scared out of me when the snake jumped out of the hole in the floor in Bagshot's house.
Anybody thought the portrayal of Voldemort poor? While cold, for mine he lacked the aura that he has in the book. Seemed a bit effeminate, TBH.
Very enjoyable movie though not quote 'the best movie ever' that one particularly excited girl proclaimed it to be after the screening.
roostersgal4eva
20 Nov 2010, 21:33
Haven't touched a Harry Potter book since it first came out and forgot a lot of stuff. Was sitting there thinking they'd completely diverged from the book only to find out afterwards it was the closest adaptation thus far. :D
Have to say, it's probably the first Potter movie I've enjoyed. A good balance of humour and darkness. Thought the camping scenes were handled really well. I've maintained all along that the nature of the books didn't transfer well to a 2 hour movie, as the continuity wasn't there (jumping forward weeks or months at a time in the school year).
Also got the shit scared out of me when the snake jumped out of the hole in the floor in Bagshot's house.
Anybody thought the portrayal of Voldemort poor? While cold, for mine he lacked the aura that he has in the book. Seemed a bit effeminate, TBH.
Very enjoyable movie though not quote 'the best movie ever' that one particularly excited girl proclaimed it to be after the screening.
your not kidding....that was one scary mother*****
I cried when Dibley(?) was killed when saving harry
I loved it - I thought it was a great movie - definatly the best out of the lot. I thought the sceane with Hermiome and Harry dancing was cute and loved the animnation describing what the deathly hollows are/were.
like you I was disapointed with Voldamort - I never read the books but I expected to have a greater aura about him.
acooldude_au
20 Nov 2010, 21:40
Im pretty sure that scene that scared the shit out of you was made specifically for the 3D version of the movie which was scrapped before release cos they couldnt get it completely done before the release date
blues4flag
20 Nov 2010, 22:10
Im pretty sure that scene that scared the shit out of you was made specifically for the 3D version of the movie which was scrapped before release cos they couldnt get it completely done before the release date
My heart was racing fast enough as it was. Had I been 20 years older, I'd probably have been carted out in a ambulance. :o
Pretty good. I wouldn't really recommend it to kids under the age of 12 BUT I suppose most fans are grown up now so they can do more adult themes.
I thought it was pretty good. But goddam... Ron is the most awkward Ranga EVER!
ManWithNoName
21 Nov 2010, 11:07
Loved it. Easily the best of the series. Geez Rupert Grint is a good actor. Probably the best of the three. The scene where he's talking about the ball of light touching his heart (Hermione: Where's my wand? GIVE ME MY WAND HARRY!) was f-ing hilarious. Must admit I'm surprised at how good Emma Watson's turned out, especially given she's made it clear acting isn't her biggest passion.
Thought they translated the book really well, although they missed a few things. Harry not rescuing Mad Eyes eye from Umbridge for instance. But was really satisfied for the most part. Can't wait for Part 2.
Also, LOL at Harry talking about Hermione with Ron after he's come back:
Ron: Do you think she'll ever stop being mad at me?
Harry: Just keep talking about that ball of light touching your heart, she'll come around
Dagger5
21 Nov 2010, 23:43
I definately enjoyed it, some scenes were quite funny aswell. This is up there along with the Order of the Pheonix and the Half Blood Prince for me.
Can't wait for part 2.:thumbsu:
Kruges!
21 Nov 2010, 23:52
I wasn't as impressed as everyone else clearly was but it was ok. I found Rhys Ifans acting of Xenophilius Lovegood to be laughably bad but overall the acting was much improved, I think most of us fans would say that has been one of the biggest problems with the movies. A LOT more detail and in depth than previous movies, clearly splitting the book into 2 movies was a great decision (Should've done the same for books 4-6). I wasn't remotely scared at all but it was a lot more darker than previous movies, for obvious reasons. I should make it clear I enjoyed the movie very much but not as much as everyone else did.
Bond,ShaneBond
22 Nov 2010, 18:23
It was the best of the films so far, and I enjoyed that they could slow it down to include more scenes from the book. I didn't like the action scenes as much, I think they worked better in the books. Bagshot's house, Lovegood's house, the opening chase and Malfoy Manor seemed a lot more dramatic in the book, especially when they are being held in Malfoy Manor, I remember reading and feeling very tense about it all. Emma Watson confirmed for me that she is the best actor of the three.
RobbyRoy
22 Nov 2010, 20:23
Pretty decent movie but the whole thing felt like set up for the final movie. There was some fantastic stuff though, notably the Godric's Hollow stuff. Movie lacked Luna though.
Knife Wrench
23 Nov 2010, 12:15
Pretty decent movie but the whole thing felt like set up for the final movie. There was some fantastic stuff though, notably the Godric's Hollow stuff. Movie lacked Luna though.
IIRC she didn't feature very much, more so in the first half of the book. (especially considering the amount of time put into the main 3 and their camping expedition)
On a side note, wasn't Pettigrew supposed to be killed by the silver hand during the Malfoy house scenes?
HarryTiger
23 Nov 2010, 12:33
I liked the 3 brothers story.
Nato_Dog
23 Nov 2010, 14:13
On a side note, wasn't Pettigrew supposed to be killed by the silver hand during the Malfoy house scenes?Yeah, in the book Ron and Harry wrestle his wand out of his hand and then his silver hand turns on him and strangles him to death.
AllenJakovich13
23 Nov 2010, 15:48
your not kidding....that was one scary mother*****
I cried when Dibley(?) was killed when saving harry
I like the house elves there funny. Yer it was sad Dooby had to die
ManWithNoName
23 Nov 2010, 17:27
IIRC she didn't feature very much, more so in the first half of the book. (especially considering the amount of time put into the main 3 and their camping expedition)
On a side note, wasn't Pettigrew supposed to be killed by the silver hand during the Malfoy house scenes?
They probably figured having a guy choking himself to death is a bit full on for a Harry Potter movie. Kids will still be seeing it, even if it's nowhere near as much a kids movie as the first one.
RobbyRoy
23 Nov 2010, 17:42
IIRC she didn't feature very much, more so in the first half of the book. (especially considering the amount of time put into the main 3 and their camping expedition)
On a side note, wasn't Pettigrew supposed to be killed by the silver hand during the Malfoy house scenes?
I've never read the books, so I'm not complaining about any adaptation problems. I just like the character.
ManWithNoName
23 Nov 2010, 18:21
I've never read the books, so I'm not complaining about any adaptation problems. I just like the character.
She was in the second half in the book, but until Malfoy Manor she wasn't in the book at all. She'll probably feature more in Part II
To give you an idea, I've seen all of the films but never read past the first few pages of the first book.
Don't worry, I don't call myself a fan, though I do enjoy the films.
Can somebody explain to me the significance of the Deathly Hallows?
I know it was the story of the three brothers (which as somebody else said, was very Tim Burton-like, and very well done), and how their three "prizes" made the Hallows and its symbol.
However I didn't understand what it had to do with anything.
Why was Mr Lovegood wearing the neckplace, why was it in that letter from Dumbeldore, why was it significant enough to name the book after?
After they told the story, Voldemort's boys came and attacked the Lovegood's house, and nothing ever came of the Hallows.
Did I miss something, or does its significance become clear in the second part?
I realise this probably sounds like a troll, but I genuinely didn't understand this.
ManWithNoName
23 Nov 2010, 21:17
To give you an idea, I've seen all of the films but never read past the first few pages of the first book.
Don't worry, I don't call myself a fan, though I do enjoy the films.
Can somebody explain to me the significance of the Deathly Hallows?
I know it was the story of the three brothers (which as somebody else said, was very Tim Burton-like, and very well done), and how their three "prizes" made the Hallows and its symbol.
However I didn't understand what it had to do with anything.
Why was Mr Lovegood wearing the neckplace, why was it in that letter from Dumbeldore, why was it significant enough to name the book after?
After they told the story, Voldemort's boys came and attacked the Lovegood's house, and nothing ever came of the Hallows.
Did I miss something, or does its significance become clear in the second part?
I realise this probably sounds like a troll, but I genuinely didn't understand this.
There are two ways to (in theory) protect yourself from death. Horcruxes or Hallows. Horcruxes split your soul up so you're infinitely, almost impossibly, harder to kill. And if someone possess all 3 Hallows then it's said they are the master of death, thus immune from it.
Most of the wizarding community believe the Hallows to be simply a fairytale, not real. Lovegood wearing them shows he believes in them. Only with that family they believe in lots of things nobody else does.
It was in Dumbledores letter because of a big chunk that was cut from the adaptation. In the book Dumbledore was friends with Grindelwald (dark wizard) as a child. They read
about the Hallows and wanted to collect all of them. However Dumbledore and Grindelwald fell out once Dumbledore realised how anti-muggle Grindelwald was, and he stopped seeking the Hallows. As friends though they used the symbol of the Deathly Hallows as a form of secret communication between themselves.
So the signifigance of it in the letter and on the necklace was for Harry, Hermione and Ron to see that others are aware of their existence, and believe in them. So that maybe they're not just a fairy tale, perhaps they're real. And if so, possibly something useful in a fight against Voldemort.
Hallows: Cloak of Invisibility, Elder Wand, Resurrection Stone
Voldemort believes in the Elder Wand, and that it was in possession of Dumbledore when he died. Hence him stealing it from Dumbledores grave at the end of the film.
Ah, cool. That makes sense now, cheers.
I'm assuming that the Ressurection Stone will be found (possibly inside the floating gold thing Harry was given by Dumbledore), and he'll use it with the Invisibility Cloak he already possesses to somehow defeat Voldemort.
Don't answer that, please :p
I know who wins and all of that, and who's ultimately good/bad, but I don't know much about how we get there.
acooldude_au
23 Nov 2010, 22:07
Ive only seen some of the movies (missed like 2) and havent read any of the books either so Im not the best person to explain the plot however my opinion from seeing the movie is:
The three items are all one of a kind and are called the deathly hallows. After destroying the locket, they had no leads so they just stumbled on the symbol in Dumbledores letter (probably an arrogant prick boasting he owns the elder wand? lol) and wanted to find out what it meant and that led to Lovegood (cant remember but didnt he say he lived in the area where told of the stories or some crap?). From what lovegood said they later realised that Dumbledore owned the Elder wand and when they left the Lovegoods place Harry realised that Voldy is after the wand, however they got caught before they could do anything. Thats what I gathered from watching it, but Im no expert and didnt question any of it.
Cant wait until the next movie. Has to be a lot of action and crazy scenes right? :D
acooldude_au
23 Nov 2010, 22:08
Didnt realise there was a next page and saw that an expert answered your question so disregard my last response lol :p
NMFCMUFC
23 Nov 2010, 22:52
I need to read the book again, surely the camping bit wasn't THAT boring?!
acooldude_au
23 Nov 2010, 23:37
I need to read the book again, surely the camping bit wasn't THAT boring?!
When talking to people I know, for those that have read the book they were like "its a good part of the movie that had to be there and it give details on rons departure etc", whereas for those that havent read the book "WTF is with the shitty camp scene... Nothing happens! There was only just a few decent gags and thats all" :D
Most people didnt mind it though. The main reason why people probably complained was that all the other scenes in the movie were either normal or fast paced where a lot of stuff happens, whereas the camp seen was kinda slow and was more on "character relationships"
HolyRioli
24 Nov 2010, 23:43
Good film, though I had to keep reminding myself that it was, technically, only half a film. Definately seems as though it was building up to a crescendo.
Do have two gripes with it though:
1 - They didn't show Harry finding the letter Lily wrote to Sirius. In the context of the film, when Harry sees Snape's memories, this is an exceptionally important piece of the puzzle which I'm not sure they will cover.
2 - I didn't feel as though the Hallows vs Horcruxes internal debate that Harry goes through during the film was quite played up enough. It is just about the only time that Harry has chosen NOT to act, and thus is growing up and maturing
And one massive gripe with the entire film series as a whole. A Patronus is supposed to be an animal, unique to each caster, not a ball of light. It leads to a gross inconsistency.
I'm spewing that I've missed Siddle's hat-trick, but this was pretty decent. Haven't read the book since it came out so a few things I didn't quite remember how they went down, obviously they took a few liberties with some stuff but didn't mind what they did with it.
Had a smile when I heard O`Children, though Harry dancing to it was ****ing funny.
Lot yet to come, and hoping that it does give us some epicness, cause you can't really judge Deathly Hallow on Part 1 without seeing Part 2.
Funny shit:
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RobbyRoy
25 Nov 2010, 18:47
Radcliffe's always had good comic timing, you just have to watch his Extras episode to know that. He's even shown it on HP through the years.
Yeah I love his ability to poke fun at himself. He's hilarious on Extras.
Even an interview he did with Rove, where he was talking about Harry developing facial hair. Rove asked him "So did they have to use make up for that?", Daniel turned on a whiney/Gervais-like voice and instantly barked back "Noooo!!"
It was probably pre-arranged, but it was really, really well done.
docker_champ29
26 Nov 2010, 16:40
haha. Was that just set up or was he extremely drunk?
ManWithNoName
26 Nov 2010, 17:32
haha. Was that just set up or was he extremely drunk?
Radcliffe's incredibly switched on. Would've been set up.
Special88
28 Nov 2010, 19:40
Really enjoyed it, didn't want it to end. Felt it stayed true to the story as best it could. Few details left out, biggest one I noticed was the argument with Lupin while at Grimmauld place. Felt that should have been included but otherwise no complaints. Wasn't bothered by the camping scenes, they were relevant to the story and most of the movie was intense and action packed anyhow.
Was disappointed with the last film, although that book was mostly theory leading to the final book rather than action. But left this one very satisfied, didn't want it to end and can't wait for the next one.
Acting was very good. I'm also glad they have a whole movie to dedicate to the last bit of the book now. All of that part deserves to be as detailed as possible, and without it people who haven't read the book would struggle to understand what is happening. Could get confusing in part 2 so hopefully they do a good job.
ManWithNoName
28 Nov 2010, 20:13
One bit that wasn't explained in the movie - How did the snatches find them? In the book Harry says Voldemorts name and they find him due to The Trace being on anyone who says it. But in the movie...are we meant to believe they were just REALLY unlucky?
Special88
28 Nov 2010, 22:42
One bit that wasn't explained in the movie - How did the snatches find them? In the book Harry says Voldemorts name and they find him due to The Trace being on anyone who says it. But in the movie...are we meant to believe they were just REALLY unlucky?
Yer wondered that, the way they played it.. i felt was that they just went to the place the snatchers happened to be was bad luck.
Also, although small details.. in the book i believe the minister was murdered a bit later but he was the one who read the will but in the movie they had the guy controlled by the death eaters straight up?
And from memory in the book she made it out to be like the guy Harry was pretending to be in the ministry was big and scary, feared by some and a real jerk.... Didn't get that at all in the film
Can't be bothered completing a in depth review, so i'll just say it was pretty good.
I love the parts where the directors are effectively punching JK Rowling in the face with their 'changes'. My favourite would be when they arrived at Godrics Hollow. In the book, they ensure that they use Polyjuice Potion to disguise themselves. In the movie, not only do they not use Polyjuice Potion, they even have the nerve to say, 'I knew we should have used Polyjuice Potion!'.
Oh and Hermione side boob ftw.
Special88
29 Nov 2010, 13:41
I am pretty sure i heard JK say in an interview that she is one of the directors for the films...
Kruges!
29 Nov 2010, 13:49
Yer wondered that, the way they played it.. i felt was that they just went to the place the snatchers happened to be was bad luck.
Also, although small details.. in the book i believe the minister was murdered a bit later but he was the one who read the will but in the movie they had the guy controlled by the death eaters straight up?
And from memory in the book she made it out to be like the guy Harry was pretending to be in the ministry was big and scary, feared by some and a real jerk.... Didn't get that at all in the film
Yeah, a couple of good points there but it didn't really matter in terms of the grand scheme of things, although a bit more closer to the actual plot would've been nice, I do agree.
Nato_Dog
29 Nov 2010, 13:54
Also, although small details.. in the book i believe the minister was murdered a bit later but he was the one who read the will but in the movie they had the guy controlled by the death eaters straight up?Nah the minister part was right, Bill Nighy was playing Rufus Scrimgeour and he was tortured and murdered during the wedding and Shacklebolt sent the Patronus to warn everyone at the wedding that the ministry had fallen. Then the death eaters put their guy in charge, who was sitting at the end of the table in the Malfoy manor.