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The first installment of the two-film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows follows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) as they search for the pieces ... read more read more...of Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) soul that he extracted from his being and hid in obscure locations both far and wide. If the trio is unable to locate and destroy them all, Voldemort will remain immortal. Despite their long friendship, a combination of dark forces, romantic tensions, and long-held secrets threaten to sabotage the mission. David Yates directs. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: April 15, 2011

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  • November 20, 2010
    Simply one of the best Potter movies so far. I have to say David Yates as director has grown with each movie and in this one he brings the love of the subject to the screen. Like it says its part 1 . . so much to cover that well many other characters have very bit parts but overa... read morell its a great film.
  • March 25, 2012
    People say that harry potter is amazing but others beg to differ but im with the people who thinks this saga is amazing! It presents all the points to make it good: action, some humour, drama and the energetic scenes that daniel radcliffe can sustain.
  • March 10, 2012
    I have never read ANY of the Harry Potter books nor have I seen any other Harry Potter book so for me to jump into the series on its near finale is a big smack in the face of all those following this series religiously. But I couldn't help but find that "Harry Potter and the Deat... read morehly Hallows - Part 1" was expertly crafted. I can't recall an adaptation that has been created with so much production value and skill. The cinematography, acting, and pacing (even though I didn't know what the hell was going on) was spot on. A great movie. I'm sure it must've been even greater for those who have been following the series till now.
  • February 10, 2012
    Let me make it clear that splitting J.K. Rowling's final book into two parts was a phenomenal decision. Book seven wasn't the longest, but it had by far the most events, the majority of which controlled the way the entire saga would end.

    But don't think that means that DEATHLY ... read moreHALLOWS: PART I is at all great. Sure, it's fairly decent, but as far as Harry Potter has gone, Radcliffe, Watson, Grint, Fiennes, AND Yates could have all done much better.

    At this point, we are jumbled on how this is going to end, and anyone who watches this without any background knowledge from the previous six films (particularly HALF-BLOOD PRINCE) will be lost on the plot. We're all perplexed by the mumbo-jumbo of whether or not Harry is going to find those Horcruxes (AND the Deathly Hallows--sigh!) and destroy the one who killed both his parents (how about that for seven years of planning revenge, eh?).

    More than anything, HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART I is a road film. The whole series is for sure a fantasy saga, but the fact that this marks the only Potter film not to take place at Hogwarts stands out beyond every other genre and sub-genre.

    That said, number seven part one is a good improvement from number six. Both fans and newcomers will enjoy it, for sure, but it is quite imperfect.
  • December 5, 2011
    Hey look, Gordo from Session 9 is a Death Eater! One of the (many, many) pleasures of watching this movie is playing spot the famous British actor, but it is far from the least. I love watching the chemistry of the three main actors as they play off each other. They've worked tog... read moreether for so long that they have a poetic and intuitive understanding of each others' timing and mannerisms. It's wonderful to watch. "Where's my wand?" Adunno-" "Give it to me!" No!" It also seems very organic the way Harry, Hermione and Ron have grown into people that can capably rise to the challenge of annihilating Voldemort and taking on his acolytes. I'm really looking forward to the second half, because I really want to see Snape. The ending is a rather natural split in the story too, and this movie stands on its own really quite well.
  • November 18, 2011
    The cynic in me can't help but think they cut the book into two films to make a bit more cash but my sister (a huge Harry Potter fan) informs me that it was necessary and to be fair, the book does book pretty thick. That said, a lot of the film is spent with the three key charact... read moreers aimlessly walking through hills and countryside achieving very little. Still, for all the slow pacing and annoying teenage angst, it does get pretty dark! The opening scene was pretty shocking too, killing of one of the nicest characters of the franchise was disturbing but brilliant. It's just a shame that after such a great start it gets boring very quickly and never really recovers. It does look good though and I'm looking forward to the last instalment. Maybe I'd like it better if, and I'm surprised no one seems to have said this before, Daniel Radcliffe could act. There, I've said it.
  • October 6, 2011
    As visually captivating and as significant it might have been to lead towards the grand finale & for the series on the whole, I found this installment as "much ado about nothing" considering it individually. Hope the final one makes up for it if I ever get to watch it.
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    It was decent, yet I can't help but feel like they could've done more..
  • August 19, 2011
    'The Deathly Hallows' shuns previous Potter films and becomes a lot more darker and better. As the story develops the films picks up in pace and despite the sometimes poor acting, the script very good and overall the film, perhaps not the best in the world is very entertaining.
    ... read more*** 3 Star
  • August 17, 2011
    Good as a movie in itself however to leave a proper review I'd need to watch the series back to back as I'm not up to date on what's going on.

Critic Reviews


Anthony Lane
November 22, 2010
Anthony Lane, New Yorker

The trouble with Harry, as becomes clear from this seventh and penultimate installment, is not that we have lost the plot -- the film is as tangled and as corkscrewed as Bonham Carter's hair -- but th... Full Review

Laremy Legel
November 20, 2010
Laremy Legel, Film.com

There is much to love in the latest offering from the Potter franchise. Full Review

Claire Martin
November 19, 2010
Claire Martin, Denver Post

By any measure, Deathly Hallows is a ripping thriller. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
November 18, 2010
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

This one is a long, archetypal journey that screeches to a halt a few stops short of its destination. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
November 18, 2010
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Beautifully shot but a soulless cash machine, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" delivers no dramatic payoff, no resolution and not much fun. Full Review

Joe Morgenstern
November 18, 2010
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

Every two minutes the action whooshes sideways to someone somewhere else. Full Review

Colin Covert
November 18, 2010
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Radcliffe, Watson and Grint, having literally grown up in their characters, are ready for their close-up. They earned it, they deserve it and they nailed it. Full Review

Scott Bowles
November 18, 2010
Scott Bowles, USA Today

Menacing and meditative, Hallows is arguably the best installment of the planned eight-film franchise, though audiences who haven't kept up with previous chapters will be hopelessly lost. Full Review

Bob Mondello
November 18, 2010
Bob Mondello, NPR

Deathly Hallows I actually manages to be involving and kind of artful about the boredom and loneliness of heroism. Full Review

Tom Long
November 18, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News

There's plenty of humor, plenty of magic and even a bit of romantic stress, although there's also quite a bit of mulling and standing about. Full Review

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    • Harry Potter: You're not gonna stay at him, are you?
    • Hermione Granger: I'm always mad at him.
    • Lord Voldemort: I have seen your heart, and it is mine.
    • Dobby: Dobby didn't mean to kill anyone. Only to maim or seriously injure.
    • Ron Wesley: You can't break an unbreakable vow!
    • Harry Potter: I figured that out for myself, funny enough.
    • Ron Wesley: We wouldn't last two days without her. [pause] Don't tell her I said that.
    • Harry Potter: The longer we stay here the stronger he gets!

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