Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

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The entire Harry Potter series so far had more or less the same formula with most of the action happening in and around Hogwarts.  As such, it is a bit jarring that the first film the two-part finale doesn’t feature Hogwarts on screen at all.

The decision was made to split the final book of the series into two films.  Since I haven’t read the books, I am estimating that this has a lot more to do with the second half than the first, since there is a large portion of this film (featuring Harry and friends on the run) where nothing too much of note happens.

That said, for a film that’s only half a story, there is enough closure at the end for the film stand on its own.  Still, I will be counting the days to July when the conclusion is released.

8/10

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.