Not Impressed

Rating: Null/10 (21 July 2011)

So sad that with the massive budget this movie must have had they chose to cut out some of the most important parts of this story and add other scenes that never existed.
The beginning of the movie was okay with the Gringotts scene, but changing the action after Harry's arrival at the castle was poor. A confusing tumult was added instead of the informative scene in the Ravenclaw common room. The film then redeemed itself with the battle scenes.
However, 8 years of being at Harry's side was wasted when the phenomenal scene of Voldemort's defeat in the book was changed. He explodes in to confetti (why?) in front of no one! And no where did Harry explain that because he Harry had died for everyone he had placed a protective charm on everyone in the battle. This was pretty much the basic message of the book was it not? That being selfless and brave against evil is rewarding in the end? No use of the name Tom Riddle in the end, no explanation to Voldemort about the Elder wand, and why the scene in the Chamber of Secrets? A devastating disappointment to those of us who cheered for Harry each time he had to roll with the punches. Voldemort died not realizing all the mistakes he had made. This movie turned out to be a major discredit to the books. And why was Hagrid randomly tied up in the forest as the first time we see him in the whole film.
Poor JK Rowling. Your masterpiece ruined by someone who had to put his own mark on it.