For fans of the Harry Potter series, the release of Harry Potter and
the Deathly Hallows Part I was the beginning of the end of a
generation. Over the past ten years, the seven books have been turned
into eight movies, and the fans are still begging for more. Deathly
Hallows Part I came out on November 19th, however many CFHS students
were waiting the night of the 18th to get a first glance at midnight.
Fans of all ages dressed up as their favorite characters to see the
midnight premere. Some dressed as Harry, Hermoine or Ron, while others
became more creative and dressed as the feared Death Eaters with the
“dark mark” on thier arm. Wands, robes and Hogwarts ties were
everywhere to be found amongst the fans eagerly waiting for the film
to begin.
The seventh book in the series was extensive with action, friendship
romance, and many new tales allowing readers into the magical world of
Harry Potter, including more information on characters, legends, and
locations.
The film follows the book closely, however it needed to be split into
two parts in fear of it becoming too long, or it losing critical
details in the story line.
When watching this movie, the viewer becomes more knowledgeable about
Harry, Ron and Hermoine with romances growing and arguments putting
strains on their friendship. The journeys they take are not like
others in the Harry Potter series.
This film was the first that didn’t include the castle being depicted
as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, since the battles and
other escapades were taken throughout London and the magical world.
Since the first part of the book was mostly an introduction to their
journey to defeat Voldemort and his Death Eaters, the film followed
closely in that path setting up anticipation for the second part of
the film.
Although the action in the first film is not as intense as the action
anticipated in the second film, it still keeps viewers on the edge of
their seat, with a few comic reliefs thrown in, and even creating a
few sniffles among the crowd.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I made $125.1 million in
it’s opening weekend, making it into the top five opening weekend
profits of all time.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II opens July 15, 2011.