Plot Summary: In the aftermath of Dumbledore's death, Harry, Ron and Hermione are getting ready for their greatest adventure yet - finding and destroying Lord Voldemort's horcruxes so that he will one day be vulnerable to attack. But first, they have to get through Bill and Fleur's wedding and get around Mrs. Weasly - who's determined to keep them safe at home. As the Ministry of Magic is further infiltrated by Voldemort's Death Eaters it becomes harder and harder to know who to trust. During Bill and Fleur's wedding the battle comes to a head when the Minister of Magic is killed and Death Eaters are sent to the reception to try to capture Harry. Forced on to the run, Harry, Ron and Hermione continue to trace the remaining horcruxes and figure out the deathly hallows, all while evading capture and staying one step ahead of Voldemort. When push comes to shove, can our intrepid heroes do everything they need to do? Can they escape the wrath of Voldemort?
Critical Evaluation: In this penultimate installment of the widely popular Harry Potter series the entire movie acts as a trailer for the recently released final version. The final book in the novel series was divided into two films for theatric release and it shows as this film doesn't have an obvious conclusion. For the first time in the franchise, all of the action takes place outside the cozy halls of Hogwarts and we're shown our heroes tested in new and more terrifying ways. The emotional toll is apparent as the friendship between Harry, Ron and Hermione is tested and viewers get a glimpse of what the three are really made of. The cinemetography is beautiful and the dark brooding story get viewers amped up for the final battle yet to come. This movie is a fitting step towards the final showdown and every viewer will hunger for more at the close of the film.
Viewer's Annotation: Harry, Ron and Hermione have seen a lot during their years at Hogwarts, but school's out now and their are some tests you can't study for. The search for horcruxes is on and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Rating: PG-13
Interest Age: 13+
Challenge Issues: Magic
Challenge Defense: I would point to library collection policy and the existing defenses of Harry Potter, as it's such a widely challenged and defended series.
Why is this Included: Harry Potter has swept the world and created avid readers out of children everywhere.
No comments:
Post a Comment