Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Movie Review

Film for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" - undoubtedly the most anticipated adaptation of years - is about to come in. In case you were not one of those brave souls doing noon showing of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 last night , here's a "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" roundup reviews to help you determine if you should rush right out and see the movie this weekend ... or wait until people are thinned a bit to go.


There is no eye-rolling breaks to stare at this new magic proposal, or that extra-special special effects. No time for time-killing Quidditch matches. The older players have grown in roles and Who's Who of British character actors in supporting roles shine like never before, positioned as they are, both in the real world, London and a variety of desert landscapes that fit gloom in this apocalyptic tale.

In a hellfire and brimstone opening gaffe leads the Ministry of Magic as "our world has faced no significant threat." The Hogwarts trio has gone into hiding, protect their families as best they can. Forces "You Know Who" has seized it and infiltrated it. And when we see Voldemort's brain trust meet and torture random Hogwarts teacher, tells us blood will be the darkest and most violent Potter film yet.

See for yourself

1. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1”
2. Director: David Yates
3. Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Rupert Grint, Rhys Ifans, Brendan Gleeson
4. Rating: PG-13 for some sequences of intense action violence, frightening images and brief sensuality.
5. Running time: 2 hours,19 minutes