Director:David Yates Writers: Steve Kloves (screenplay), J.K. Rowling (Novel) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint Rating: B -
"After all this time?'
Always.' A silver tear dropped into Dumbledore's beard."
My Thoughts - We watched them grow from boys to men, from a girl to a women. And it has been a terrific journey. For me a separate journey with the books and the movies. When finishing the last book I was extremely sad, yes, but I always knew there were the movies to look forward to. So when the moment came to stand up and leave, it was hard.
Harry Potter and the whole of Hogwarts has been though a lot. However, the battle is far from over. Voldomort will not rest until he has finally killed Harry Potter and in this last installment only one will be victorious. We see so much growth in particular characters. And for me that character was Neville. Boy he grew and made us proud. I think Neville represents so much. He represents those people who are put down, bullied, and laughed at. It shows them that you can overcome it all. He is brave, loyal and endearing. You can't help but root for him and have a big smile on your face when he is so courageous, I think that smile speaks for itself. For Neville we feel pride.
I have to say one thing. There was so much action in the movie that the movie seemed to have whizzed by and most of it was just fighting. It left me wondering if it really was like that in the book? Apart from the fighting and finding horcruxes - which didn't seem to take much time - not much went on. I suppose it bothered me a bit, because of course the fighting is important but I wold have rather there have been more time to explain other very important things - For example; Snape's past. When Harry sees his past it is such an important moment that I felt very disappointed that not only was it not done all that well but they hadn't really gone into detail. My friend next to me was left rather confused by it because she hadn't read the books and although we know that it was more than just simple pushing and shoving for Snape, that is a defining moment not only for Harry but for the readers because it gives us so much understanding of Snape, and for that reason I would have appreciated it to be done with more care and focus.
But then there are moments which have your heart racing. One of them being when protection spells are being placed around the school and everyone is running and in a frenzy and fighting. It was so intense that I looked over at my mate who looked like she was holding her breath "nervous? I asked her. She nodded, her eyes glued to the scene. I got butterflies during it and was so anxious that it was thrilling in a way also. This one moment was so incredible and nerve wreaking because you felt like you were standing there, just waiting for them to break through. It was, to say the least quite scary. Then there is a moment concerning Snape. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. I had to shut my eyes a few times because it was so hard to watch. You know, I've heard all this crap saying he was a freak, obsessed, but I just see a man who had not been loved, had not been shown love and yet although he could be mean, sarcastic and not the nicest of people he did good too and was loyal, he did more good that many other so called great people in Hogwarts. When he tells Harry to look at him and says a certain something, I broke, completely. Think what you like, but I felt for Snape whilst reading the books, a lot, and I adore him. Am I the only one who feels this way, and am I the only one who finds his story heart breaking? I thought it terrible that he had to grow through life without love, that he was never given that love and the one he loved married his tormentor and left him. She had reasons but then I think a real friend helps their best friend to the right path. Was she right in leaving him completely alone? Who can say, but I think he went through a lot and Harry looking exactly like his father didn't help. Also, personally I think James was a jerk and a bully. We don't know all that much about him as an adult apart from the fact that he was brave but I'm sure Severus Snape was a man much braver, who regardless of mistreating him, did for his son more than any other man could have done. Snape was a hero.
Ron and Emma weren't in the movie much to be honest. They did the tasks needed and helped Harry but they seemed to be a lot on the sidelines in this one which is a shame. Meanwhile Voldomort probably said more in this movie than all previous combined. At one point, as sad as it was supposed to be, it was just pure comical. I tried not to laugh at him bellowing this and that, but I found him so pathetic, amusing and ignorant that I just couldn't refrain myself. The ending wasn't really done all that well. Although I'm very happy that they stuck to the book, it was a little awkward because they obviously just couldn't look the part to pull it off. They looked the same! Overall though, it was an enjoyable experience but I think a lot was left missing.
Personally I believe they did better on some parts than others. Yet it was people like Professor McGonagall, Snape and Neville that made this movie what it was. She actually had a lot of spunk and was pretty epic. I always did like the woman! So, whether you are a big Harry Potter fan like myself, or aren't, but have seen the movies - then I suggest you watch this final instalment and cherish it. I must warn you though, it will be hard saying goodbye.
"Look at me, You have your mothers eyes" - Snape
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