Cinnamon Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Just back from an afternoon of Potterdom It was FABULOUS!!!!! The scenery & set pieces were brilliant,there were some truly nasty villians,quite a bit of mild gore, & some good belly laughs too. Bill Weasley - swoon!!!!! Ditto the nasty Snatcher character - just my type...grubby & hairy & a little bit nasty The 3 mains have really matured into super actors,and you could tell that they really relished getting their teeth into something a bit more substantial acting wise with this movie. The Draco character was also very good,as you see him struggle with his conscience. The wedding was lovely The deaths were tear inducing,especially for my daughter who hadn't read the book. There was a truly wonderful little animated sequence,which was just gorgeous. One question - I remember The Burrow going up in massive flames at the end of the last film,but it seems almost magically restored now I would recommend it to all. It has a very different feel to the others - much more grown up (although still fine for older children) & an almost road movie sort of feel to it. And at the end the whole cinema clapped - that doesn't happen often these days! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Ditto the nasty Snatcher character - just my type...grubby & hairy & a little bit nasty That's what Eileen is always saying about me, but you've missed out the 'loud' bit....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Looking forward to watching it, I've booked tickets for Sat morning, my boys are soooo keen to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Eldest DD and Mr Griffin are at the cinema watching it right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Off to see it tomorrow for DS's 20th birthday which is also tomorrow. We took him to see the first HP film for his 11th birthday. We laughed and wondered what else he could enjoy doing at ages 11 and 20! DD and DS both at Uni and we are all meeting up for a lovely family occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 We are off to see it tomorrow night late, can't wait even more excited now i hear its good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'm going to see it with my three tomorrow night Really looking forward to it Hubby is not coming as he is just never impressed when we've watched the previous years ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 We've booked our tickets - 3.30 tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 One question - I remember The Burrow going up in massive flames at the end of the last film,but it seems almost magically restored now :think The house was magically restored Poor Hedwig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I've not seen it yet, I'm waiting for it all to die down a bit & go quieter before we go. In the 6th book The Burrow never was burned down, that was just for the "movie wow factor/effect" ( why do they have to tamper with the plot???) & so that's why it's still there in the 7th film IYSWIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 They tamper with the plot to make it different from the book, otherwise you would know what was going to happen all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 They tamper with the plot to make it different from the book, otherwise you would know what was going to happen all the time. in that case...does Harry marry hermione? and Ron finally end up with Luna? - just so its different to the book Ive no idea why the burrow burns down it did seem like an extreme change to the plot (i didnt like that part) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I agree that the bit where The Burrow burned in the 6th film was a bit superfluous. I went along yesterday with most of the children's school - they had an Inset day so it was really good timing! Of course I wasn't allowed to sit with them so I was a bit of a Larry Loner. OH had offered to come with me but I was pleased that he didn't as he hasn't read any of the books or watched any of the other films and I think that he would not have understood a word of what was going on. I don't think that there was any concession for the un-initiated! I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought that they did the book justice. I was slightly concerned at the Locket Horcrux opening scene - perhaps not entirely suitable for a children's film but then much of it is quite scary. Also agree about the Snatchers - not necessarily aout Bill though! As they got through about 80% of the book I guess that they will be concentrating big time on the Battle of Hogwarts next July! Can't wait!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 We really enjoyed it can't wait for the next part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 We watched it last night and we all really enjoyed it. The boy of about 12/13 sat next to me almost jumped out of his seat at one particular point I thought it was well done, and much better than some previous ones. Hubby came along too, even though he didn't want to, and he quite liked it. He said he was pleased they didn't feel the need to fill every minute with something. Loved the animation sequence. Loved the beginning where they went into the MOM after using the polymorphing juice and HP's walk - very funny. Greatly looking forward to the next film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'm off to see it with hubby on Friday. He's never seen HP on big screen so he's in for a treat. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Eldest son's at the cinemawatching it right now. I'm I'm re reading the book- I'm guessing that the film stops when Voldemort steals the Elder wand from Dumbledore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 We went to see it on Wednesday Loved it Thought it was much more grown up than the others. We've grown up with them too so will be sad to see the last one! We sat + watched the credits 'cos a friend of mine from the theatre was a stunt man and a flatmates friend was a props man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 - I'm guessing that the film stops when Voldemort steals the Elder wand from Dumbledore? Yep amidst lightening and fireworks. Bring on the last part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 We've just seen it - well Rosie went to one viewing and Phil and I went to the other.. she couldn't possibly be seen with us! Good film, could have been half an hour shorter though, some scenes were spun out. Two of my favourite actors; Alan Rickman and Bill Nighy were splendid. Great. Loved the trailer for the next Narnia film, looks good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Was excellent , sad bits, funny bits, exciting bits , had it all really. Enjoyed it much more than the last couple. Off to see it agian tomorrow with Hubby who didn't want to queue last week or go when it was busy we went at 9pm and there were about 15 people in the cinema didn't get out until nearly 12 though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Just came home from watching it at Bluewater (not the thing to do in the run up to Christmas ) it was fantastic. As others have said I think it is brilliant that it seems more of a grown up film now that the 'kids' are older. Very dark and menacing in some parts and I jumped about twice. I love the mixture of comedy and scary bits. Its quite a long time since I read the book so it was quite good not remembering everything so seeing it with almost fresh eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 my girls saw it today - dropped them at cinema while I did some (rather unsuccessful) Christmas shopping. they loved it, said it was funny and sad and scary, and cant wait for the next one! (they are 14 and 11 and a half) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
