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Monday, May 9, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
So in light of the last blog post I wanted to take a look at the new Harry Potter film that hits theaters this summer. From what I have read, this new movie is going to be a lot more violent and dark compared to the previous ones, especially since some people die (I wont say who). I think its interesting to look at the progression the Harry Potter movies have made, spanning from the Sorcerer's Stone to The Deathly Hallows. I know that the directors were dealing with pre-teens in the first movies so they really couldn't make them that action packed but the movies show how the books have grown up over the years. Now more than ever the books touch on real life issues like life and death and sex that really weren't around in the first couple of books. The books have grown up along with the reader, which makes them even that more relatable. I wont go into any more detail in case someone has not read the books, but I just wanted to post the trailer to the last movie so here it is.
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Death is a pervasive theme throughout the Harry Potter series. It begins with the death of his parents as the backdrop and continues with the death of relatives, friends, and students leading up to the final showdown. The ramifications of dealing with someone's death is a hard concept for young kids to fully digest. Therefore as the series and the readers develop over time, J.K Rowling is able to present heavier topics knowing that her audience is well prepared.
ReplyDeleteThere also seems to a be a difference in the way violence is portrayed in the films. As the series progresses, it appears that the characters begin to understand the close tie between dangerous spells and death. As friends and family fall victim to deadly spells cast by the violent witches and wizards of the Death Eaters, the main group of characters must quickly accept that violence is a part of life and can only be eradicated with more violence. That said, I cannot wait for the final film installment of the series. The visual imagery of violence in the movies always seems more vivid and real than the books.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually pumped for this film. It's so exciting to see young Harry reaching adulthood and having to deal with that pesky Lord Voldemort. I hope Harry doesn't get hit by a Killing Curse but survive due to some weird wizarding technicality. Oh wait. Bad ending J.K. Rowling.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see it but it's bittersweet knowing that this is the end. Our generation grew up alongside Harry Potter and its sad to not have those yearly movies to look forward to. I agree that Rowling did a fantastic job of aging the books as her audience got older. The actual quality of the books is up for debate, but the way she caught the attention of an entire generation was masterful.
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