I saw it last night with a few other RPFers. It was the first one I didn't get bored with since 3. Though I haven't read the books and had wished they'd show more of the epic battle versus staying focused on Harry Potter's side mission of collecting Horcrux's instead.
Awesome! I'm so glad to hear some positive reviewsI am counting down the hours until I get to see it tonight...woohoo!!!
Jheilman- I felt the balance of the combat was just right. This wasn't LOTR warfare of many thousands ,but a few hundreds at most and there wouldn't be the variety of weapons,situations or combatants to keep it going for ages, like an historically fought battle as with the fields of Pelennor to keep it interesting. The focus of the fight was between Harry and V and it seemed right that it was so. Personally, the state of the audience was in anyway,if there had been too much popular character sacrifice seen on screen,everybody would have really gone to pieces. As it was there were a fair few loud sobs and tears shed,which surprised me at such an early time in the morning. Obviously, alot of fans had invested a hell of alot with the cast anyway, which was understandable.
It could have been expanded to include a few more storylines beyond Harrys but in don't think it would have made much of a difference. The way it built up to the final confrontation was very welldone and I agree with the others, there wasn't even a second where I wanted to check my watch.
I saw it in 2D as thats how I saw the rest of the series and it was great. The 3d appears to be getting alot of thumbs up, so its really what you feel you want to see it in.
Just got back from seeing it and it was an amazing movie... I've never ready any of the books, and kinda glad I didn't or I would have known how it all ended, which I tried not to find out...
One slight nitpick tho, Filtch's cat had normal colored eyes in this one and not the cool red ones
Really enjoyed it. Amazing effects. That CGI dragon is the best dragon I've ever seen anywhere. Was it designed by the guy who did the Cloverfield/Star Trek/ Super 8 Monsters? It had the same feel to it. That dragon takes CGI to a whole new level. And for once in a good way.
I loved it. Teared up like crazy through most of the movie. I read the books so I knew what was coming. I'll list a few things I wish they didn't change.
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This is probably a stupid question...
Is it worth seeing in 3D.
(I know, I know... there really isn't a flick worth seeing in 3D).
UP was worth seeing in 3D. (in my opinion, of course)
CutThumb - thanks for the info. I was a little disappointed that Lupin and Tonks were not developed nearly as much as in the books. Lupin and Harry's talks in "The Prisoner of Azkaban" are among my favorite scenes in the series. And Lupin's distress about marriage and having children lead to a huge falling out with Harry. That made the catharsis at the end much stronger. Not sure if any of that is in this film, but I'm guessing no. It should have been in part 1. But you can't have everything. Similar to the LOTR films. Cuts have to be made. Will be watching it in 35 hours - not that I'm counting.
And, how was the teaser for Dark Knight Rises? More intelligible than the bootleg online?
I thought it was a fitting end. Well done.
Of course, while I've seen all the HP films, I didn't finish a one of the books... and in all honesty, didn't remember a great deal of the character's names (the major roles, yes... even Nevill's.)
And Emma Watson in Bellatrix' garb. Nice.
I can't remember it having a "in your face" moment, but i think it helped a little bit with the magic scenes. 3D is not more expensive than the ordinary version...atleast here in sweden.JD said:
It's definitely is here in America. It's not worth it at all.
I went to the 2D showing. First off, I have now been up for almost 24 hours straight and the theater was VERY warm....so I caught myself nodding off a couple of times. I don't think it was the movie though
It was good. Just good, IMO. Not great. Not epic. I have never read a single book but have seen every movie. Wrapped up the story well but I enjoyed the first part of The Deathly Hallows MUCH more than I did Part 2.
But all in all it wrapped up the story and gave it an ending that I am ok with. Maybe I was just expecting too much?
My brother has read every book religiously and he said it was what he expected as he had been disappointed with every movie since a lot crucial info was not included that he felt should have been. He said it was good but it could have been a lot better.
I really liked it. Favorite one of the series behind "Prisoner of Azkaban". No I haven't read any of the books.
Just came back from watching it...I have one word for it...
Perfect.....
My parents went and saw it yesterday. I called my mom and asked how they liked it. They loved it. They were expecting more action since they'd heard it was so action packed but otherwise really enjoyed it.
Loved it. I am still missing stuff from the book, but expected cuts. I was a little frustrated at things that were hinted and never explained. Maybe they did that just for those who read the books? The history of Dumbledore, his family, Grindewald, etc. were all hinted but nothing more. For those who love the films but have not cracked open the books, I really recommend them. So much more depth and detail.
I really liked it. As action-less as Part 1 was, this made up for it.
My two main, if minor complaints - that the big finale was changed from the novel, and one scene from the novel wasn't included:
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Speaking of, I thought this was one of Maggie Smith's best movie in the series.
Agreed!nicklambo said:
Got back today from seeing it. I was very impressed. Hadn't read the books, so for one who just saw the films only this one was very well done.
One thing that absolutely blew my mind was:
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Overall very well done and was one of the best in the series. My other favorites was 'Azkaban' and 'Goblet'. Great wrap up to the story. One of the best films I've seen this year. Intense couple hours and it went by fast!
Oh... and the 3D... Pointless. After that I think I'm done paying extra for the gimmicky 3D. Wearing glasses bugs me too. Doesn't immerse me into the story any more than it would in 2D.
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Went to the midnight showing and realized when we got there we had bought our tickets for the wrong theater!!!!!!!!!! Rushed to the other theater and got there with 15 minutes to spare. Ended up having to sit in the second row but it was still worth it!
Oh good.. I'm not the only one that thought she looked HOT in it..JD said:
It was a really good movie, and sad knowing there is no more..
But, to be honest, I expected more.. Especially the deaths of main characters.. You see a little bit of them preparing for battle then they're dead in the hall.. You don't see them battling and dying..
Would have changed a few things and added a little too..
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All in all, was a good movie and wish there was more.. Maybe, she'll start writing " Albus Potter and the Potter's Never Say Die.."
Well, there is no denying this film was quite popular with alot of people! Weekend figures are in.
" Boxoffious Maximus" as Harry might have said. Nearly half a billion bucks in three days. Thats impressive, most impressive. Somebodies gonna need a bigger bank!
Deathly Hallows Part 2 Box office all-time records .As a result of the film's success, it currently holds the following U.S./Canadian box office records:
Record Details
Opening Weekend[10] $168,550,000
Opening Weekend - IMAX $15,500,000
Single Day $92,100,000
Widest 3D launch[56] 3,100+ locations
Highest Gross in Advance Ticket Sales $32,000,000
Biggest Midnight Release[8] $43,500,000
Biggest IMAX Midnight Release[55] $2,000,000
Highest 3-Day Gross $168,500,000
Fastest to $100 million 2 days
Fastest to $150 million 3 days
It also holds the following international box-office records:
Opening Weekend Worldwide ($475.6 million)
Opening Weekend Foreign ($307 million)[48]
Opening Weekend United Kingdom ($36.6 million)
Opening Weekend Australia ($26.7 million) [57]
Best worldwide IMAX debut ($23.5 million)[58]
Finally saw it this weekend. I'll echo the "perfects". Loved it. Great to see a movie with so much action manage to keep the emotional intensity up for so long as well. Snape's pensieve scene was done very well.
Saw it in 2D in a digital theatre and was blown away by the sound and vision. I may check out the 3D version while it's out there.
How is that possible?BoozeBeGood said:
How would THAT be possible?BoozeBeGood said:
It was hugely action-packed, at least by comparison with any other film in this series.
Yep. The first part was a grim, time-in-the-wilderness endurance test. They could have skipped it entirely as far as I was concerned. This, this was the way I wanted the series to end. Nice one.SmilingOtter said:
Seconded!Speaking of, I thought this was one of Maggie Smith's best movie in the series.
Really? That was one of the things that didn't work for me. I flinched during that entire scene. I couldn't tell if they did anything besides dress them up as adults.niennumb1 said:
Totally hot in the Goth outfit. Oh man, I fell hard.Beechy McFly said:
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