Potter Gold!

Rating: 8/10 (21 December 2012)

Certainly for 'Part 1', 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' is a beautiful looking film for its striking visuals and breathtaking landscapes.
With there to be no seventh year at Hogwarts for Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) we see him, Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) began their search for the Horcruxes - the seven parts of Voldermort's (Ralph Fiennes) soul that have been separated into seven pieces. On their perilous journey, the three encounter many dangers and the power of hatred radiated by the horcurxes threatens to separate the heroic trio.
The characters in this seventh Potter film are excellently portrayed and have detailed characteristics. 'Part 1' of the movie is based more around the emotional weight carried by Radcliffe, Watson and Grint during their treacherous journey, which brings intertextuality from 'The Lord of The Rings'. Instead of action and humour, a serious more adult tone is present. However, the various landscapes and background imagery is something you can instantly fall in love with.
The only criticisms I have is 'Part 1' clearly just an introductory part which sets up 'Part 2', the main and more exciting part. Also, the film can flow a little slowly on occasions and you sort of miss the whole Hogwarts surroundings which have been present throughout the movies.
Other than the above, it's a great movie assisting the beginning of the end.