The decision to split the final book into two parts means this is the first entry in the series that lacks a complete story and it’s a shame that a large section of the film feels padded out. It certainly starts strongly with the central trio isolated and on the run, but also seeking a way to defeat Voldemort - the sequence in the Ministry of Magic being tense, yet still a lot of fun despite the stakes. It’s a shame the film drags in its middle section, not just in terms of story but also because the character moments and themes have been covered before and are becoming a little repetitive. It does pick up in the final act which leads to a surprisingly emotional climax and there is a beautiful animated sequence that provides some backstory and explanation to the title of the film. Perhaps the sheer volume of plot and story still to be covered in Part 2 meant this film was inevitable, but equally there are certainly elements from the final film that could have been added here and resulted in two more balanced films.
Shout by Simon MasseyVIP 11BlockedParent2018-01-28T00:39:00Z
The decision to split the final book into two parts means this is the first entry in the series that lacks a complete story and it’s a shame that a large section of the film feels padded out. It certainly starts strongly with the central trio isolated and on the run, but also seeking a way to defeat Voldemort - the sequence in the Ministry of Magic being tense, yet still a lot of fun despite the stakes. It’s a shame the film drags in its middle section, not just in terms of story but also because the character moments and themes have been covered before and are becoming a little repetitive. It does pick up in the final act which leads to a surprisingly emotional climax and there is a beautiful animated sequence that provides some backstory and explanation to the title of the film. Perhaps the sheer volume of plot and story still to be covered in Part 2 meant this film was inevitable, but equally there are certainly elements from the final film that could have been added here and resulted in two more balanced films.