This review contains SPOILERS
Many people argue that when books are made into movies, they are not authentic to the original story. I disagree when it comes to Harry Potter. I agree, and disagree with that statement. Here's why:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone
The scenes showing Harry's first trip to Diagon Alley, Platform 9 3/4, and the Sorting Hat, were portrayed well, and I think it gave people who did not read the books a good idea of what the wizarding world is like.
Something I did not like was the scene showing the night Harry's parents were killed. The movie did not really explain Voldemort's reasons for doing so.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Overall, this movie was very true to the book, accept for the fact that Hagrid is taken to Azkaban in a hurry. It kind of comes out of nowhere.
The line said by Dumbledore, "Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it." in Hagid's hut is said perfectly, and does come up again in later movies, like in the books.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
In my opinon, this was the least accurate movie. There is not enough background information about who Sirius Black is, and his connection to Harry until the end of the movie when he escapes Azkaban Prison. For someone who did not read the books, this movie could be hard to follow.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
This movie was very true to the book. The Yule Ball disagreements between Harry, Ron, and Hermione were laughable and a bit uncomfortable, as they should have been, due to the fact that the reader is left wondering if their friendship would last.
I think the ending scene (in the graveyard) was portrayed well too, even when Harry's parents come back from the dead to aid him in a battle with the newly re-born Voldemort.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
This was my favorite book in the series, and I believe the movie did it justice. I enjoyed seeing all of the members of the Order of the Phoenix come to life. All of Harry's visions of Voldemort's doings and where-abouts were also done well.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
My only problem with this movie was the fact that one of the main focuses of the movie was the relationship between Ron and fellow Gryffindor Lavender Brown. Several scenes show them hugging or "snogging", but Emma Watson, who plays Hermoine Granger in all eight movies, did a great job of showing her feelings for Ron and this relationship.
I would have rather liked to have seen the relationship between Harry and Ginny Weasley instead of Ron and Lavender throughout the movie, as it kind of comes out of nowhere at the end when they come back to The Burrow.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
This was definitely a very heart-pounding and intense movie. Bill and Fleur's wedding was done nicely, and so was Harry and Hermione spending the summer at The Burrow. One think I missed in the movie, was Harry's seventeenth birthday scene. I wish they had included this part so that we could see the decorations and guests.
The scene of the battle inside Malfroy Manor was also well done. Ollivander the wandmaker and Griphook the goblin were not showed, and their reasons for being at Shell Cottege in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 are unknown to viewers who have not read the books.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The mood and music of this movie was very dark, just like the second part of the book. The Battle of Hogwarts was very intense, and at some moments I even wanted to cry, like when they showed the dead lined up on the floor of the Great Hall. The loss of Fred Weasley, Lupin and Tonks weighed heavy on all.
In the book, the Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore played a fairly large role, but it was left out entirely in the movie. Except when Aberforth talks briefly of their sister Ariana in the painting above the fireplace. I wish some of this plot was included in the movie.
Epilogue
The ending of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book and movie was perfect for all fans. In the movie, I wish they had told the names of all Harry and Ginny's children in order to see that he named them after the most important people in his life: James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter, and Lily Luna Potter.
Overall, I think all of the movies were true to the main events in the books by J.K Rowling although, for people who did not read the books, they might be a bit challenging to follow.
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