Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1

***Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1*** is a 2010 fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on J. K. Rowling's 2007 novel of the same name and features an ensemble cast. The film, which is the seventh and penultimate instalment in the Harry Potter film series, was written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman, David Barron, and Rowling and features an ensemble cast.

The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, respectively, reprising roles as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. It is the sequel to *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* and is followed by the concluding entry, *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2*.

## Plot

Without the guidance and protection of their professors, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) begin a mission to destroy the Horcruxes, the sources of Voldemort's immortality. Though they must rely on one another more than ever, dark forces threaten to tear them apart. Voldemort's Death Eaters have seized control of the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, and they are searching for Harry -- even as he and his friends prepare for the ultimate showdown.

## Why It Rocks

1. The movie has the emotionally satisfying penultimate installment, with Part 2 being finale one.
2. The movie provides an interesting approach than the previous films: Rather than being about the characters' yearly school, it's about Harry, Ron, and Hermione going on a quest to find and destroy Voldemort's horcruxes. Especially when you consider that this is the first film in the franchise that doesn't take place in Hogwarts.
	* Likewise, the change in scenery works well for the most part.
3. It still is a great follow up to the events of previous films.
4. It also stays very faithful to the J. K. Rowling's novel it is based on respectively, like the other films.
5. The cast still gives excellent performances from Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Ralph Fiennes.
6. Just like the previous films, the visual effects are awesome, especially for magic, which is extremely real.
7. The cinematography is very stunning and rich overall, where it was super realistic.
8. David Yates does a spectacular job at directing the film.
9. Despite splitting the final book into two parts, there's not much filler in the movie.
10. It is not afraid to delve into the darker stuff. Instead, it perfectly fits its dark tone, whilst kids are still able to watch.
11. Alexandre Desplat's score is quite enough that it is magical and fun.
12. Ron finally gets a heroic character moment when he saves Harry from the lake and destroys the horcrux.
13. The action sequences are very exciting; like the battle over Privet Drive, the trio escaping the ministry, the chase at the forest, and the skirmish at Malfoy Manor.
14. The emotional moments are very well-done; like the scene in which Harry and Hermione visit Godric's Hollow.
15. The ending scene where Dobby got killed is an extremely touching moment. Same can be also said for Hedwig.
16. Like the 4th and 5th films, this film goes back to being rated PG-13 instead of PG, and they handled that transition very well for the most part.
17. The movie's success along with its sequel has led to many other movie franchises make their finale split into two movies, such as *The* *Hunger Games, Twilight, Divergent*, among many others.