If it’s a Harry Potter movie one has to see it whether I write a review or not right? So I was wondering for all of yesterday about what I should be writing in this review. Tough one to decide. But after all of that, I thought, maybe I should tell you about a story within a story. They story of the deathly hallows.
Once upon a time, there were 3 brothers, The Peverell brothers, who were on a journey somewhere (didn’t pay attention :P) and they get to a river that is in spate. The river would have normally swallowed anyone who dared to pass but not the Peverells. They used their magical skills and built a bridge across the river. As they were crossing the river, they encountered someone who was extremely upset. Someone who is not very pleased about being cheated – DEATH. But contrary to what you expect, Death doesn’t kill them. The scheming person that he is, he offers them 3 wishes instead – one each only. None of them realize however, that it is a trap that Death is setting for them, to claim their lives at a later stage in their lives.
The eldest brother, Antioch Peverell asks Death to craft him a wand from Elder wood. He wants it to be the most powerful wand ever made. Wish granted. However, as he goes about defeating all his enemies, he is killed in his sleep by an envious adversary – Death Wins. The 2nd brother, Cadmus Peverell, asks Death to give him a stone that would help raise anyone from the dead. Armed with the stone, he goes back and tries to get the love of his life back. He does get her back but is unable to truly be with her. Distraught he commits suicide – Death Wins. The youngest of the 3, Ignotus Peverell, the most humble of them all asks death for a method which would shield him from everyone’s sight. He goes on to live a long fulfilling life and death is really not able to locate him thanks to a wish that was granted by death himself – ironic right. Nevertheless, years later, Ignotus finally welcomes death into his life after handing over the cloak to his son. Hence the sign of the Deathly Hallows as seen with Xenophilius Lovegood (Rhys Ifans) who tells our heroes the story.
Peppered with the search for the Horcruxes that would finally lead to the death of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), the Legend of the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 makes a heady combination for not just Harry Potter lovers but for the population in general. David Yates is known only for directing the previous 2 editions of Harry Potter i.e. Half Blood Prince & Order of the Phoenix. But I guess he did go to film school and learn a thing or 2 about creating excitement in movies. The last but one edition of Harry Potter (thanks to the smart work of making it into a 2 part movie) is not your complete edge of the seat drama but it has its own thrilling moments. Some of them are quite scary. This one is definitely for the family all the way through. 7 on 10 like probably all Harry Potter movies to date.
Once upon a time, there were 3 brothers, The Peverell brothers, who were on a journey somewhere (didn’t pay attention :P) and they get to a river that is in spate. The river would have normally swallowed anyone who dared to pass but not the Peverells. They used their magical skills and built a bridge across the river. As they were crossing the river, they encountered someone who was extremely upset. Someone who is not very pleased about being cheated – DEATH. But contrary to what you expect, Death doesn’t kill them. The scheming person that he is, he offers them 3 wishes instead – one each only. None of them realize however, that it is a trap that Death is setting for them, to claim their lives at a later stage in their lives.
The eldest brother, Antioch Peverell asks Death to craft him a wand from Elder wood. He wants it to be the most powerful wand ever made. Wish granted. However, as he goes about defeating all his enemies, he is killed in his sleep by an envious adversary – Death Wins. The 2nd brother, Cadmus Peverell, asks Death to give him a stone that would help raise anyone from the dead. Armed with the stone, he goes back and tries to get the love of his life back. He does get her back but is unable to truly be with her. Distraught he commits suicide – Death Wins. The youngest of the 3, Ignotus Peverell, the most humble of them all asks death for a method which would shield him from everyone’s sight. He goes on to live a long fulfilling life and death is really not able to locate him thanks to a wish that was granted by death himself – ironic right. Nevertheless, years later, Ignotus finally welcomes death into his life after handing over the cloak to his son. Hence the sign of the Deathly Hallows as seen with Xenophilius Lovegood (Rhys Ifans) who tells our heroes the story.
Peppered with the search for the Horcruxes that would finally lead to the death of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), the Legend of the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 makes a heady combination for not just Harry Potter lovers but for the population in general. David Yates is known only for directing the previous 2 editions of Harry Potter i.e. Half Blood Prince & Order of the Phoenix. But I guess he did go to film school and learn a thing or 2 about creating excitement in movies. The last but one edition of Harry Potter (thanks to the smart work of making it into a 2 part movie) is not your complete edge of the seat drama but it has its own thrilling moments. Some of them are quite scary. This one is definitely for the family all the way through. 7 on 10 like probably all Harry Potter movies to date.
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