According to the latest estimates from BoxOfficeMojo.com, the seventh and final installment of the beloved Harry Potter series might just be the best one yet.
Recent numbers indicate that Deathly Hallows: Part 1 managed to conjure up $61.2 million in U.S sales alone on opening night, placing it dangerously close to topping the franchise’s previous high for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, an impressive $102.7 million on its opening weekend.
As I stood waiting in line outside of my favorite theater in Downey, the fact that opening weekend would mean big numbers for the film definitely crossed my mind. Fans were huddled close against the quickly dropping temperatures, all in the hope and anticipation of getting to see what many are calling “the beginning of the end.”
One faithful Hogwarts companion, who I invited to see the film with me, expressed the sentiments of the Potter dedicated crowed the best:
“It’s cold and I’m tired of standing around with this tray of movie snacks in my hand…but anything for Potter!”
Of course, after experiencing the two and a half hour long journey into much darker territory (In comparison to previous Potter films, of course) for myself, I came out of the theater with a much different perspective in mind.
For the most part, the movie was pretty entertaining to watch. The dark and suspenseful feel of the film really kept me at the edge of my seat nearly half the time, especially whenever the famous Hogwarts trio (now out on the run and away from the safety of their school) were close to being captured by either Voldermort’s minions or the annoying authorities at the Ministry of Magic.
Recent numbers indicate that Deathly Hallows: Part 1 managed to conjure up $61.2 million in U.S sales alone on opening night, placing it dangerously close to topping the franchise’s previous high for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, an impressive $102.7 million on its opening weekend.
As I stood waiting in line outside of my favorite theater in Downey, the fact that opening weekend would mean big numbers for the film definitely crossed my mind. Fans were huddled close against the quickly dropping temperatures, all in the hope and anticipation of getting to see what many are calling “the beginning of the end.”
One faithful Hogwarts companion, who I invited to see the film with me, expressed the sentiments of the Potter dedicated crowed the best:
“It’s cold and I’m tired of standing around with this tray of movie snacks in my hand…but anything for Potter!”Of course, after experiencing the two and a half hour long journey into much darker territory (In comparison to previous Potter films, of course) for myself, I came out of the theater with a much different perspective in mind.
For the most part, the movie was pretty entertaining to watch. The dark and suspenseful feel of the film really kept me at the edge of my seat nearly half the time, especially whenever the famous Hogwarts trio (now out on the run and away from the safety of their school) were close to being captured by either Voldermort’s minions or the annoying authorities at the Ministry of Magic.
That being said, for anyone who has neglected to read the final book in the series, this film might not be the best for you to watch until you do so. While very entertaining from start to finish, the film only succeeds in asking pressing questions about the characters, but does little to answer them. Also, the rather abysmal and depressing ending of the film leaves little to be desired (Expect maybe revenge, and a refund).
All in all though, I’d give the film a solid B+ grade (If you’re a Potter fan anyway…if you’ve never so much as picked up a book in the series, I suggest you stay home for this one).
All in all though, I’d give the film a solid B+ grade (If you’re a Potter fan anyway…if you’ve never so much as picked up a book in the series, I suggest you stay home for this one).
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Pictures provided by myself and http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/11/20/harry-potter-where-does-deathly-hallows-rank/
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