HP and I’m Glad It’s Over

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 probably disappointed only a few people. I’m less disappointed than I thought I would be, but I wasn’t at all satisfied with the conclusion of the story.

Had I not read the books, I might have thought the movie was awesome and kickass and all the other words that one would use to describe an action flick. Harry Potter, however, is not an action movie. It’s a children’s story, albeit a very rich children’s story with more character development than most adult readings, but a children’s story nonetheless.

The final confrontation between Harry and Voldemort was unrecognizable from the book. Harry’s victory was not in physical battle, it was in a simplicity that Voldemort could never grasp. With all the survivors looking on, Harry employed one simple spell that did little, but accomplished what even the killing curse could not. Not so in the overblown fight sequence in the movie. Chase scenes, flying off the castle, one-on-one duel with no one around, little explanation, etc. were added for “Oooh” effect and the story suffered as a result.

The movie wasn’t without its merits, and I’m sure that over time I’ll be able to think of a few more than just McGonagall, Neville, and, um, uh, yeah, that’s all I’ve got right now.

In the end, I’m not sorry I saw the films, but I’m glad they’re over. I look forward to never speaking of them again.

13,273 thoughts on “HP and I’m Glad It’s Over”

  1. It’s awesome to go to see this web page and reading the views of all colleagues on the topic of this
    article, while I am also keen of getting experience.

  2. Howdy, I do think your web site may be having browser compatibility problems. When I take a look at your web site in Safari, it looks fine however, if opening in I.E., it’s got some overlapping issues. I just wanted to provide you with a quick heads up! Aside from that, excellent website.

  3. Thank you a bunch for sharing this with all of us you actually
    understand what you’re talking about! Bookmarked. Please also consult
    with my website =). We may have a link change agreement among us

  4. I simply could not go away your site before suggesting that I
    extremely loved the standard information an individual provide on your visitors?
    Is going to be back regularly in order to check out new posts

  5. Thanks , I’ve recently been looking for information about this
    subject for a long time and yours is the best I’ve discovered so far.

    However, what concerning the conclusion? Are you sure about the
    source?

  6. I was wondering if you ever considered changing the page layout of your website?

    Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you
    could a little more in the way of content so people could connect
    with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having 1 or 2 pictures.
    Maybe you could space it out better?

  7. Hey there! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new iphone!
    Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward
    to all your posts! Carry on the fantastic work!

  8. Fantastic site you have here but I was curious if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics discussed in this article?
    I’d really love to be a part of community where I can get suggestions from
    other knowledgeable people that share the same interest.
    If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Kudos!

  9. Right here is the right site for anyone who really wants to find out about this topic. You know a whole lot its almost hard to argue with you (not that I really would want to…HaHa). You definitely put a brand new spin on a subject which has been written about for a long time. Excellent stuff, just excellent.

  10. Greate pieces. Keep posting such kind of info on your page.
    Im really impressed by your blog.
    Hello there, You have done an excellent job. I’ll definitely digg it and in my opinion suggest
    to my friends. I’m sure they’ll be benefited from this site.

  11. We stumbled over here by a different web page and
    thought I might check things out. I like what I see
    so i am just following you. Look forward to looking into your web page yet again.

  12. Hi there! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice
    from an established blog. Is it very hard to set up
    your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast.
    I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where
    to start. Do you have any points or suggestions?
    Cheers

  13. We’re a group of volunteers and starting a brand new scheme in our
    community. Your web site offered us with useful info to work on. You’ve performed a
    formidable process and our whole group shall be thankful to you.

  14. I like the valuable information you provide for your articles.
    I will bookmark your weblog and take a look at once more here regularly.

    I’m slightly sure I will be informed many new stuff proper right here!
    Best of luck for the following!

  15. I was excited to find this page. I want to to thank you for your
    time just for this wonderful read!! I definitely loved every bit of it and I have you saved as a favorite to see new stuff in your blog.

  16. My spouse and I stumbled over here coming from a different web
    address and thought I may as well check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following
    you. Look forward to going over your web page repeatedly.

  17. Hello there, just became aware of your blog through Google, and foundthat it’s really informative. I’m gonna watch out for brussels.I will appreciate if you continue this in future. A lot of people will be benefited from your writing.Cheers!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *