The build up to the seventh instalment of Harry Potter has finally stormed our cinemas this week and with long awaited anticipation it is with relief and happiness I am glad to report it is far from disappointing.
This film makes it hard to believe that there was a day in which Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) embarked on their own little fun filled adventures, out go the days where they battle a troll, fight with Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) in the school yard or sneak of to Hagrid’s (Robbie Coltrane) hut in their invisibility cloak. As much as we hate to admit it our friends have now grown up, with Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry now considered too dangerous for the trio, their story has turned into a dark and twisted journey of finally destroying Voldermort (Ralph Fiennes).
For the avid fans and the loyal followers who have read the books and been with Harry from the beginning, it is an emotional hit as soon as the film starts. Watching Hermione erase every memory her parents have of her is a true awakening of how far the films have come since the first one, Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone brought to us in 2001.
This film starts directly after Harry Potter and the half blood Prince, where we have just discovered the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and watched in dismay as Professor Snape (Alan Rickman) slays our much loved headmaster, Dumbledore (Michael Gambon). We are now in a world where Voldemort rules and people live in fear of Death eaters turning up at their door; Diagon alley is in ruins and is no longer the place where Hogwarts children can run around happily. These are the days where the main focus is on Horcruxes, a dark magical object which contains part of a wizard’s soul to preserve life, unfortunately for the trio Voldemort has 7 and their mission is to destroy them all.
To protect the lives of their family and friends Harry, Ron and Hermione take themselves off to find the Horcruxes and much of this film is centred on destroying just one of them with the aids left by the late Albus Dumbledore. Despite the deep darkness this film emits we do have the enjoyment of the budding romance between Ron and Hermione and the concurrent message that friends will stand by each other no matter what. This is a story of love, of friendship and of loyalty.
Throughout this film we are reunited with many old friends but sadly have to say a teary goodbye to a few others, so I warn you now pack your tissues and apply the waterproof mascara because we have reached the point of no return.
Gladly this film is an exact replica of the book and holds no nasty surprises for the millions of worldwide fans as the director, David Yates, has respectfully not altered JK Rowling’s magical story. However he has managed to bring us an all star cast with the likes of Julie Walters, Bill Nighy, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Issacs and Rhys Ifans to name a few.
Thankfully we are not expected to say goodbye to our dearest friends just yet as the eighth and final instalment of the Harry potter collection is out in July next year, let there be no hesitation in booking your tickets, because there is no doubt that it will be a sell out.
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