It’s nearing the end of the franchise.
So does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I measure up?
Here’s our verdict…
It does this via two main strategies.
And secondly, it goes on for a good 20 minutes after your buttocks have waved the white flag.
That said, theres little arguing that its a film that shoots out the traps quite brilliantly.
Lets make no bones about this, then: the first segment of the film is utterly gripping.
They promised this one would be dark and dangerous, and they really werent kidding.
Make no mistake: that 12A rating is very well deserved.
As an opening act, its hard to think how it could have delivered more.
And, to be frank, they cope with it to varying degrees.
To be fair, it doesnt help that the three simply arent given enough story to put across here.
But not in any sense a metaphorical one.
But then thats an indicator of the battle thatDeathly Hallows Part Ifaces, and never really fully deals with.
It does, to be fair, set the scene for a smashing finale.
There are, to be fair, moments here that match anything the franchise has delivered to date.
Its certainly tinged with moments of excellence.
Rating:
3 out of 5
