For Potter Buffs, Only!

Rating: 4/10 (26 November 2010)

Harry Potter. How popular is this character? He's become a person, whom, the entire world knows, and to a large extend, adores. I am not a Harry Potter buff, but, I can't deny that it's concept and the world Potter lives in and the powers he and his people are blessed with, are truly innovative.
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - 1', which is basically the last part, is now made into two parts cinematically, so that the magic waves for another cinematic experience. However, this Part 1, isn't really the most entertaining Potter film to date.
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - 1' begins well, and the battle between the good versus the evil gets more intact, in fact, more violent. As I have not read the book, I have no idea how Rowling plans to end the story, however, this section of the final book is not really nerve biting. One more aspect that goes against this any-way successful film, is it's painfully long running time, which is over a 145-minutes. The film could have easily done away at least by 15-20 minutes.
What stands tall in this Potter flick, is it's breath-taking Cinematography by Eduardo Serra. The lens-man captures the exotic locales with remarkable framing and execution. David Yates direction is passable. In the acting front, Daniel Radcliffe continues to be Harry Potter, and shines, yet again. Emma Watson as Hermione and Rupert Grint as Ron are efficient. Among the other list of supporting actors, Helena Bonham Carter leaves the strongest impression.
On the whole, As my Summary Says in Caps, for Potter Buffs, Only! I didn't really enjoy this one, but buffs will!