Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1isn’t the bestHarry Potterfilm so far.
In place of Good Times with Magic,Deathly Hallows Part 1is quiet, contemplative, and sorrowful.
That friendship is the core ofHalf-Blood Prince.
There’s no more quidditch, wacky magic classes, or supernatural creatures.
I’m once again grateful that this series never recast its lead actors.
This film truly belongs to them as we see the trio pushed to the brink.
in an effort to lift their spirits.
And most remarkably: it all feels completely organic to the story.
It just always mixes in the thrills with the sorrow.
There’s one scene that goes a bit too far in showing a character his deepest fears.
One character’s death is so rushed that it’s difficult to tell if he/she even dies.
Despite these minor missteps,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1is a triumph.
It eschews the safety the series has brought so far not just in story but in tone.
David Yates and his leading actors have managed to tell a story steeped in uncertainty with the utmost confidence.
