The Deathly Hallows: Part one adds fuel to the Harry Potter Fire.

Rating: 9/10 (20 November 2010)

To write a review about Harry Potter is risky, as if you critic it too much then you may have the whole of the British public on your back. For years the books and films have been adopted by the British as something to be proud of, the franchise being added to the likes of fish and chips and Eastenders. Happily after watching the film I found myself relieved, as it lived up to the hype that has surrounded it for the past weeks. The last book in the series, 'The Deathly Hallows', was widely regarded as the best. It was also seen as one of the longest and most action packed. The decision was therefore made to split the film into two parts, rather than have the final memory of Harry Potter being that it was rushed. But what a decision that was, the first part left viewers drooling at the prospect of another instalment. The Deathly Hallows: Part one does not let down its true fans or the casual cinema goer, an achievement of huge proportions. To satisfy the taste of both the general public and the Potter fanatics shows that David Yates has done his job perfectly. He stuck to the book as a guide, making sure he satisfied the desires of the old fans, as well as adding enough action and drama so that any age can pop in and enjoy the experience. Personally the film has re-ignited my passion for Potter, bringing back memories of the books and of the range of emotions the series makes you feel. Sitting in the cinema and looking around at the people aged from 18 to what I'm sure was a woman in her late 70's, you could tell that to some it was just a film. But to others, it was a lot more. It was the start of the end, an ending to a series which has encapsulated the imaginations of a nation. I can almost guarantee that 90% of people in that cinema will be buying another ticket when part two hits cinema's in 2011. I think that is the most impressive thing about The Deathly Hallows: Part one. It doesn't matter who you are or how involved you are in the series, chances are you will end up watching it at some point. (Or being surrounded by people that have, and ending up knowing the storyline anyway).