3 problems with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

It's finally here...WAHOO!!!  I'm not going to go on and on about it, as most people have seen the film already...and I'm sure that most would agree, it was fantastic!! I laughed, I sat on the edge of my seat, and I cried like a baby--all things I expect to do with part 2, as well. It really followed the book well, and set up everything that is needed for part 2, which should be even more amazing!

There are 3 things that I had a bit of an issue with in this film, they are as follows:

1.) Bill Weasley--not once in the first 6 films are we even told about this Weasley older brother. We know Ron, George and Fred, and Jenny; meet Percy along the way; Charlie is mentioned, but Bill is not ever even brought up. In the books, we learn more about the Weasleys than in the films, so we know that there is another older brother, Bill. In HP7.1, Bill arrives with the crew to get Harry out of the Dursley home safely, just like in the book. There is a quick introduction, where he also, in one line explains how he got the scars on his face. It seemed too quick and rushed. He had to be in that scene, as the 7 Potters is a huge part of the 7th book, as is his wedding to Fleur (who just appears again, after not seeing or hearing about her since film #4--and if I didn't know because of the books, or hadn't just seen the other films, I wouldn't have put together who she was), and I'm hoping he will be in the next installment, as a lot happens in his and Fleur's home...but I feel they should have looked ahead to this in the other movies and at least mentioned him, since he is mentioned and in so much of the books when they are at the Burrows.  It seemed odd and just thrown in to me.

2.) Dudley's scene--There is a scene in the book where Dudley (Harry's not so lovely cousin) actually shows that he appreciates that Harry saved his life, and that he has a heart. It would have only been a moment long, but it was left out of the film entirely. We only see Dudley for a brief moment, from the back, complaining about having to leave. I know that it's not a huge moment to drive the story, but I think that it would have been a touching moment between Harry and the only remaining family he has. We watched the Dusleys torment, and pretty much torture poor Harry, but this moment makes you realize that the youngest of this horrid family actually somewhat cares about Harry.

3.) The ending--not the actual ending, really, but the fact that it ended at all! I hate that now I have to wait 8 months to see the end of this epic tale! I know why they split it into 2 movies, and I am glad that they did, because they are able to have so much more detail!

I REALLY want to see it right now!!! Alas, I have no choice but to wait....Bring on July!!!

8 Days and Counting...

Until the greatness of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 hits the screens! I just watched the live streaming of the London Premiere, and it has me all excited, not that I wasn't before! I found this little video...and I think that you'll enjoy it. It's a glimpse at behind the scenes of part 1 and part 2. I think that waiting for the second part is going to be torture!!! Enjoy:

Harry Potter Countdown...2 weeks!

I can hardly contain my excitement for the first installment of this epic finale!  There have been sneak peeks and loads of trailers put out for us all to see... and though I am dying to see the movie, I'm to the point where I don't want to see anymore of the clips or the trailers, I want to see it in it's entirety!

I recently finished rereading the book, and that has brought it all back into mind.  Of the clips that I have seen, I can see that they are picking some of the best scenes, and I can't wait to see how they do it.  The bits I've seen of the 7 Potters looks fantastic!  I just don't want to ruin anymore of the movie.  I want to be surprised.  We all know it's going to be unreal and frankly amazing!!

So anytime something new pops up online, with a clip or new trailer, I try my hardest to ignore it...though it really is hard.  I think that my excitement about this movie is higher than any other, to date--I may change that statement come July.

Though I am not one to go to midnight showings, since I am a morning person, and I tend to get sleepy in the theaters (can't be falling asleep!), I have contemplated going to this one!  Yet, I can wait until after work that Friday...though I can guarantee you that I will be chopping at the bit to get to the theater as soon as I can that day!

Instead of posting a clip or trailer (as there are a bunch to choose from), I will leave you with this great site.  It has 3 videos on it (plus a trailer), and they are all pretty cool.  They show the changes that the 3 wizard heros, well the kids (though they aren't kids anymore) that play them, have gone through over the 10 years of this epic adventure.  It's amazing to see, and interesting as well.  Enjoy.

EW.com-Harry Potter Stars Growing Up

The New Harry Potter 7 Part 1 Trailer!!!

All I can say is OH.MY.GOD!!!  This looks AMAZING!!  And since I am currently rereading the book, I can tell you that based on this trailer, they seem to really be following it!  I cannot wait to see this movie!!!  A little less that 2 months to go...and then 6 more months until the second installment.  SOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!  Here is the new trailer!

HP 7...Still Awaiting It's Greatness!!!

Okay, okay, it's still MONTHS away...but November can't come soon enough!!!  The following videos were released recently and posted on MTV.com...

They include behind the scenes, actual scenes, and interviews.  Though some have been seen before, these are just enough to get me all tingly with excitement and impatience, and I anxiously await the first of the final two installments in the Harry Potter Series.  Enjoy!!!

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