Did you see the latest Movie called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?

I went to see it the weekend it came out.  I planned to for many months, having loved the books and becoming a fan. 

I arrived early at the theater.   I like to sit in the theater, making sure I get a seat in the exact middle of it to get the maximum angle of the movie.  (or at least I think I do.) 

Even though I arrived early there were a few that was there before me.  So we waiting right at the theater door until all the last movie goers had left and the crew cleaned up. 

The first thing I noticed as the people left the movie was they didn’t have smiles on their faces.  I wondered why.  But then again I knew this movie was in two parts, so it probably stopped in a most precarious place. 

The line of people behind me and the few people before me were excitedly talking about their love of the books and movies and trying to out do how many times they read the books and saw the movies.  We were all excitedly waited until the okay was given to go in, and then we all piled in vying for the best seats.  I scrambled into the middle and made my claim.  There I sat and watched the progression of people come in.  I find it fascinating to watch people.   Each person is so unique and different.  I never judge, just observe, looking for character traits to use for my writing.  I also listen to the dialogue around me. 

With great anticipation the movie started with dimmer lights and of course the previews of movies coming out soon. 

One thing that I don’t like about movies is that parts that are left out.  I guess if someone never read the books it wouldn’t make a difference but having read the books it’s kind of annoying.  (I know I hear it from others.  They cannot put every scene in the book into the movie. ) 

What was even worse was a young child during the movie would give away the punch line before the scene would enfold.   I purposely didn’t read the book so that I could get the effect along with the movie watchers.  The child stole that from me.  The mother kept shushing her but the damage was already done.

(Remember silence is golden, don’t ruin it for the people around you by talking.  If you bring children, please tell them the rules before hand.) 

What was portrayed in the movie was done extremely well.  However the movie did stop at a most precarious place indeed and I too left the theater without a smile on my face.

I have read the reviews and heard from my friends that they were disappointed.  I too was, but only because the movie was in actuality only half the story.   I know that the second part will be done extremely well as the first one was and the rest of the story will be complete, and I am positive I will leave with a smile on my face. 

I will always love the series of books and will forever hold Harry Potter close to my heart.  I love to read and believe the books brought a lot of people reading, some for the first time, in the world.   Reading opens the mind to knowledge and allows people to see things that telling them wouldn’t do.  Through stories growth can happen.   What a marvelous gift to be able to read.    Until next time.