Call number
Family, DVD 40f
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Publication
Warner Home Video (2011), Edition: STANDARD EDITION
Description
Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction--the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart. Harry's only hope is to find the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him.
User reviews
LibraryThing member khallbee
In my opinion, this is by far the most boring of the Harry Potter movies. While the 784-page seventh book seems like it would have to have enough enough material for two movies,
LibraryThing member HilarySI624
In the first film installment of the end of the Harry Potter series, Harry and his best friends Ron and Hermione strike out alone to find and destroy Lord Voldemort’s remaining horcruxes to save the world. The film adaptation by Steve Kloves, directed by David Yates, manages to follow the essence
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of Rowling’s story while adding special touches that only film could. These touches are not limited to amazing special effects and a gorgeous animated segment, the film also provides visual reinforcement of the range of emotion the main characters face, and their ultimate courage in facing what seem to be insurmountable odds. This is perhaps most evident in a touching scene unique to the film in which Harry and Hermione attempt to fight off despondency with an impromptu melancholy dance. This film is a must-have for public libraries and high school media libraries that invest in feature films. Parallels between this story and events leading up to and during World War II could offer interesting teaching opportunities in schools. However, due to violence and death the film should be personally reviewed by middle school media specialists before purchase. Show Less
LibraryThing member karafrib
How do you satisfy fans of the Harry Potter series? You take them to see Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows, Part I of course! It is clear from the very beginning of the movie that the story is nearing a climactic end. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are off on another adventure, but this time they have
Part I packs a sense of urgency that the previous Harry Potter movies were lacking, and the pressure on the trio of friends is obvious as it strains the very ties of their friendships. The compelling storyline is also packed with information that may seem arbitrary for someone who has not read the novels, but which will certainly be necessary for the comprehension of the forthcoming Part 2. Those viewers who have read the novels will be pleased that hardly any stone has been left unturned in the big screen adaptation. This is the darkest chapter of the Harry Potter series to date, and has several parts that are violent and frightening, but well suited to the evolution of the story from the naïve innocence of eleven year old children to the heavy burden that weighs on them as the stand on the cusp of adulthood. With this movie, it is best to abide by the rating. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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left the safe confines of Hogwarts and are out in the even more dangerous and frightening world. The stakes are high from the beginning as beloved characters are killed off and lives are irrevocably altered. The trio has taken it upon themselves to find all of Voldemort’s horcruxes (objects that contain pieces of the evil wizard’s soul) and seem to be the only people in the wizarding world willing and capable of taking on the task so that Voldemort can be permanently defeated.Part I packs a sense of urgency that the previous Harry Potter movies were lacking, and the pressure on the trio of friends is obvious as it strains the very ties of their friendships. The compelling storyline is also packed with information that may seem arbitrary for someone who has not read the novels, but which will certainly be necessary for the comprehension of the forthcoming Part 2. Those viewers who have read the novels will be pleased that hardly any stone has been left unturned in the big screen adaptation. This is the darkest chapter of the Harry Potter series to date, and has several parts that are violent and frightening, but well suited to the evolution of the story from the naïve innocence of eleven year old children to the heavy burden that weighs on them as the stand on the cusp of adulthood. With this movie, it is best to abide by the rating. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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LibraryThing member cflorap
In the movie that is the first half of the last book of the Harry Potter series, the familiar scenes of packing up and taking the train back to Hogwarts are gone, signaling that things are really changing in the wizarding world. Instead, the Dursleys are packing up and Harry is being secretly
Action, narrow escapes, and the impossibility of the quest to find and destroy the remaining horcruxes in order to destroy Voldemort make for an exciting film. Because the book is being split into two movies, very little has been omitted. A few minor scenes are missing and a few details have been changed for unclear reasons, but as a whole it is quite loyal to the book. (It makes me wish they had done the same for the rest of the books!) This first half takes up two and a half hours, ending after a narrow escape and the loss of a dear, loyal friend. Although this movie does not have the grandeur of the others, lacking a major final battle scene, it holds viewers interest throughout and will keep us all eagerly anticipating the conclusion, due to be released July 15, 2011.
When this is available on DVD (date TBD), public libraries are highly encouraged to buy multiple copies to meet the anticipated demand. If it is released before Part 2 is in theaters, expect even greater patron demand. It is rated PG-13 for action violence and brief sensuality.
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evacuated, leaving the house on Privet Drive empty. Action, narrow escapes, and the impossibility of the quest to find and destroy the remaining horcruxes in order to destroy Voldemort make for an exciting film. Because the book is being split into two movies, very little has been omitted. A few minor scenes are missing and a few details have been changed for unclear reasons, but as a whole it is quite loyal to the book. (It makes me wish they had done the same for the rest of the books!) This first half takes up two and a half hours, ending after a narrow escape and the loss of a dear, loyal friend. Although this movie does not have the grandeur of the others, lacking a major final battle scene, it holds viewers interest throughout and will keep us all eagerly anticipating the conclusion, due to be released July 15, 2011.
When this is available on DVD (date TBD), public libraries are highly encouraged to buy multiple copies to meet the anticipated demand. If it is released before Part 2 is in theaters, expect even greater patron demand. It is rated PG-13 for action violence and brief sensuality.
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LibraryThing member elenaazad
The much anticipated first installment of the last Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will not disappoint die hard fans if J.K. Rowling's popular book series. Directed by David Yates with a screenplay by Steve Kloves (who also wrote those of the six previous movies), this film
Like the book upon which it is based, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is significantly darker than its predecessors, so much so that it might be too much for many of the younger children who enjoyed the first few films. Emotions are heightened and it is apparent that we are reaching the climax of this exciting series. In keeping with this darker tone, the part in the movie where Hermione reads The Tale of the Three Brothers aloud, shadowy animation is used, giving the story a supernatural feel. Although it didn't quite fit into the aesthetics established by the previous films, it was still visually stunning in an almost eerie way.
Fans will also be happy to know that the film ends at exactly the right spot, leaving viewers yearning for more without being abrupt.
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provides a aesthetically beautiful interpretation of while staying true to the book. Like the book upon which it is based, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is significantly darker than its predecessors, so much so that it might be too much for many of the younger children who enjoyed the first few films. Emotions are heightened and it is apparent that we are reaching the climax of this exciting series. In keeping with this darker tone, the part in the movie where Hermione reads The Tale of the Three Brothers aloud, shadowy animation is used, giving the story a supernatural feel. Although it didn't quite fit into the aesthetics established by the previous films, it was still visually stunning in an almost eerie way.
Fans will also be happy to know that the film ends at exactly the right spot, leaving viewers yearning for more without being abrupt.
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LibraryThing member comfypants
Teenage wizards are on the run from magical fascists.
I was unimpressed with the book, which I found unmemorable (except for the bits that were supposed to be sad, which I thought were funny thanks to their persistent frequency). I enjoyed this movie quite a bit, though, despite its faults - e.g.,
Concept: B
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: B
Pacing: C
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: B
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.2/4
I was unimpressed with the book, which I found unmemorable (except for the bits that were supposed to be sad, which I thought were funny thanks to their persistent frequency). I enjoyed this movie quite a bit, though, despite its faults - e.g.,
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not explaining every detail. But I don't really care that they didn't explain little things like the mirror Harry keeps looking into. Presumably it's not important to the story, and there's enough important stuff for them to spend the Explaining Time explaining. And if there weren't six other movies and a book that you could assume contained the answers, you might think of it as intriguingly mysterious rather than carelessly unexplained. In fact, I'd say it's that sort of thing that makes this movie work. They don't spend three hours cramming every detail into the movie to make sure the audience gets everything they would get from the book, like they do in some of the other Harry Potter movies. Instead, they just tell the story. It has room to breath. Its focus is appropriately narrow for a movie. And most importantly, there are only three main characters. As I recall, the books only ever had three main characters; now one of the movies can say the same thing. They get to develop, and Have Scenes, and even do some acting.Concept: B
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: B
Pacing: C
Cinematography: A
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: B
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.2/4
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LibraryThing member infjsarah
Too bliming dark - and I mean that in the lighting sense. I kept wanting to shout turn up the lights. Enjoyable enough but a bit too long.
LibraryThing member datrappert
The series starts to be more focused as it nears its end, but did they divide the last book in two just to make more money? Well, maybe not. It doesn't drag like Peter Jackson's criminal version of the Hobbit.
Awards
Hugo Award (Nominee — 2011)
UPC
883929269600