Magnificently choreographed... Like the book... :)

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2010)

I have my hopes high on this one, rightfully so since they decided to split the books into two parts. More time and space to explore and display the complex layer of subplots portrayed in the book. They certainly does not disappoint. This is by far the best film adaptation of the books than any other film in the Harry Potter franchise.
By sticking to the books, David Yates has done himself a favor. He manages to lay out the plot perfectly for the audience especially to those who haven't read the book but follow the movie franchise from the very beginning. From the start, it was one coherent story.
The introduction of Yaxley, the mayhem in the ministry to get the first horcrux, the dangling images of the Hallow sign, the clever animation of the Tale of the Three Brothers, Bellatrix's hair falls on Hermione's cloth, Harry wrestling the wand from Draco's hand, and other minute details was choreographed properly as he takes the audience through the plot and prepares them for part two.
The acting was fantastic. The trio plays their characters exceptionally well. Emma and Rupert was outstanding in my opinion. As for Daniel, well lets just say, those two has outshines him this time around. Peter Mullan's Yaxley was a very standout character, Bill Nighy's Scrimgeour certainly look like a lion, Helena's Bellatrix was menacing and torturous as ever, Snape was being himself like he always is, Lucius and Narcissa also plays their supporting role well (I love it when Narcissa shivers as Dobby was making his speech). However, I do think Ryhs Ifans's Xeno was 'over cooked' compare to the Xeno in the book.
Me and my friends certainly did not feel the 146 minutes spend in the theater. This is a must-see for every Potter fans and casual viewers. You wont be disappointing with what they have in store. Instead at the end you'll be dreading for having to wait another 8 month for the next installation.