Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 * * * *

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (12A)

Dir: David Yates

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

I must admit, honestly, that the Harry Potter films have been great for entertainment value, but as an avid reader of the books, I have been left disappointed as they have been leaving out key parts of the books.

I don't know whether the decision to chop The Deathly Hallows into two pieces was in a bid to solve this, but it has, if i remember the book properly, included alot of the book.

The films have been getting decidedly darker as they have progressed, as indeed did the books, and it fully deserves its 12A certification. With deaths, torture, and peril, it proved to be up there with some of the better films of the year.

The only downside has to be, as I am sure alot of people have said, is the acting talents of the three main actors. They are as devoted to the role as they ever have been, but unfortunately they are still don't hold a candle to the talent that is given bit parts.

Having said this, I will be the first to admit that, despite my love for him, Bill Nighy's portrayal of Rufus Scrimgeour wasn't very good.

This is a greatly entertaining film for fans of the series, and will probably rack up huge profits by the end of the year. I am deeply looking forward to the continuation in July.