neenahhh Reviews

Abduction (I) (2011)

An adequate action film by Taylor Lautner

[5/10 · 27 December 2011]

Nathan and his friend, Karen, find a website that has photos of children who were believed to be missing or abducted. They soon stumble across one of Nathan's baby pictures on the website. Before he can question his parents, they are both killed. Nathan and Karen set out to discover the truth behind Nathan's real identity.

After thinking about it, I realized that this movie was pretty adequate. Or even less than. Yes, I am a fan of Taylor Lautner, but this film wasn't that great.. The acting was just mediocre, and the plot was not at all intriguing. If a person who didn't know Taylor Lautner watched this, I bet they would have been very very unimpressed with this movie. The plot wasn't very strong. It didn't hold my interest for long. I did like the concept of the film, yes, but I didn't like its execution. Here's hoping for a better film starring Taylor Lautner.

Viewed on: December 27, 2011

Barbie: Princess Charm School (2011 Video)

Barbie: Princess Charm School

[5/10 · 27 December 2011]

Blair Willows is chosen for a scholarship at Princess Charm School. She must work hard in order to graduate and become a competent royal lady-in-waiting. However, there are people who want to see her fail and will do anything to make sure that happens. These people also know a big secret about Blair..

I am not part of the target range of this movie, but it did appeal to me. The innocence of the movie was nice, for what it's worth. It kept me entertained while I was bored. I'm sure any young girl who is a fan of a.) Barbie, b.) fairies or c.) pretty dresses, will like this movie.

Viewed on: December 26, 2011

Peter Pan (2003)

My favorite adaptation of J.M. Barrie's tale!

[10/10 · 27 December 2011]

Ever since I was a child, I always did like fairy tales- the tale of the boy who would not grow up, included. The first version of "Peter Pan" that I knew and liked was the Disney version. When I saw that there was another version of "Peter Pan" (aka. this 2003 version), my younger self must have thought that she should give it a try. In other words, I had bought this DVD just out of plain curiosity. That was smart thinking of my younger self, because until now, this adaptation remains to be my favorite of J.M. Barrie's tale.

I loved this version of "Peter Pan"! I found that it captured the true essence of the magic tale. Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Stumper and Rachel Hurd-Wood were first class in this one! What I particularly liked was the chemistry between Peter and Wendy. Jason Isaacs was also great here! After re-watching this on Star Movies, I realized that Jason Isaacs really is a superb actor. He managed to play both Mr. Darling and Captain Hook wonderfully.

I recommend this film to anyone and everyone. It left me with a happy feeling, and some questions for myself and my life. In general, this film just made me love and appreciate my life.

Viewed on: December 26, 2011

Salt (2010)

Why action films are one of my favorite movie genres

[8/10 · 27 December 2011]

A Russian spy accuses Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent, of planning the assassination of one of the President of Russia. She quickly goes on the run, which makes her fellow CIA agents question who she really is and what her motives really are.

I really did like the action that was in this film. I was enthralled with the fighting scenes, the car scenes, and just the whole action aspect of the film. Angelina Jolie did good with this one. Although the plot did get predictable, I was still quite impressed. Sure, it could have been a lot deeper, but this was meant to just be a fun action film to watch. It's really as simple as that! I don't get why others don't seem to like this one. I'm already excited for the possible sequel of this movie.

Viewed on: December 26, 2011

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale (2010 Video)

Barbie goes to Paris!

[6/10 · 27 December 2011]

After being fired from her day job as an actress, Barbie sets out for Paris to visit her Aunt Millicent's fashion house. Upon reaching France, she discovers that her aunt's business has gone downhill. Barbie is determined to make sure her aunt's business doesn't go down the drain, just like how Barbie's acting career did.

I am not part of the target range of this movie, but it did appeal to me. The innocence of the movie was just nice. It kept me entertained. I I'm sure any young girl who is a fan of a.) Barbie, b.) fairies or c.) pretty dresses, will like this movie.

Viewed on: December 25, 2011

In Time (2011)

The film itself doesn't live up to its concept

[6/10 · 27 December 2011]

In the future, people stop aging when they reach 25. When they reach that age, they are required to earn more time themselves or they will have to die within a year. Will Salas, a 28-year-old worker from the ghettos, is accused of murdering and stealing more than a hundred years from a man. He must clear his name and find a way to fight the system.

I've wanted to watch this movie ever since it came out in theaters. I liked the movie's idea. It seemed very intriguing. Sad to say, after having watched it, my high hopes were for naught. The execution of the movie fails.

Justin Timberlake was great. Amanda Seyfriend was like cardboard, on the other hand. Together, they had no chemistry. Aside from that, the script was very forgettable. I hardly remember anything from this film. It was just a disappointment. Enough said. It's sad because the movie's concept really does seem interesting. Save your time and don't watch this one.

Viewed on: December 25, 2011

Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008 Video)

Entertaining for "Barbie" fans; disappointing for "Charles Dicken" fans

[3/10 · 22 December 2011]

It's Christmas season 2011! Now, let me ask people this: Is there anything better than curling up and watching a feel-good Christmas movie during the holidays? Probably, but heh. That's what I did. This film was one of the movies that I chose to watch so that I could get even more into the Christmas spirit. Who doesn't love happy Christmas movies, anyway? :)

In this film, we have an adaption of the world-famous story by Charles Dickens-- Barbie style. The movie begins by Barbie telling her little sister a story about a particular woman, Eden, who just doesn't enjoy the holidays. Eden basically hates Christmas and lives by Aunt Mary's motto: In a selfish world, the selfish succeed. Several Christmas apparitions visit Eden to set her right.

I chose this to be the first Christmas film I watched for the holidays. That was right of me. Young children could possibly find joy and entertainment in this Barbie film. Parents don't have to worry about 'scary things', either. The film has been padded with much-added humor that only children will enjoy. Still, to be fair, it was nice to watch this film. Barbie movies are filled with innocence that I do enjoy! But I didn't like their retelling of Dickens' novel. Fans of Dickens' should steer clear from this one.

Viewed on: December 22-23, 2011

New Year's Eve (2011)

Made me feel excited for the year to come!

[6/10 · 19 December 2011]

I watched "Valentine's Day" last year and didn't like it. I was kind of hesitant to watch "New Year's Eve" because I feared it would just be like that movie. However, a number of people said that this was a good movie and it was way better than Marshall's previous film. I'm glad I listened to those people, because I actually did like this movie.

Watching this gave me a fuzzy feeling. It made me excited for 2012 to come. It's funny because we haven't even had Christmas yet! Gosh, I love holidays. Movies like this just fuel my excitement even more.

This movie's cast composed of A-listers! My favorites were Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Sofia Vergara and Jake T. Austin, to name a few. Zac Efron was amazing! I loved watching him in all his scenes. As for Sofia Vergara, my eyes just went straight to her every time she was on. She was just as funny as her role on "Modern Family". I enjoyed watching familiar faces pop up here and there as I was watching the movie.

In this movie, clear connections aren't immediately seen. But that's what makes this movie interesting. I do think that "Valentine's Day" did a better job of intertwining everyone's own personal stories, that way everyone really was connected. In this movie, not everyone had connections with one another. But that's all right. The movie still managed to make me shed a tear many times throughout the film. It was that nice. I wasn't expecting to want to cry.

I liked this film better than Marshall's first. Maybe it was the buzz of the upcoming festivities that made me biased. Who knows? I just know that this film really made me excited for the upcoming year. And it also rekindled my love for Zac Efron and Jake T. Austin!

Viewed on: December 19, 2011

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

It made me want to read the comic books

[7/10 · 30 November 2011]

Tintin is a reporter who has unexpectedly gotten involved in a mystery concerning a ship. He sets out on a journey to find hidden treasure with Captain Haddock. However, there is also someone dangerous after the same prize.

I know who Tintin is. I may not have grown up with him, but I am familiar with his comic books. I only knew very few details about Tintin, so it wouldn't be right to call me a fan. However, I was still excited to watch this movie, when I learned that there would be a movie adaptation of the famous Tintin.

I liked this film a whole lot! I like stories that have mystery and sleuthing in them. That's why I'm fans of Detective Conan and Nancy Drew! After watching this film, I also got very interested in Tintin! Aside from the mystery parts in this movie, there were also many humorous moments. There were many parts where the audience was literally laughing out loud. It's that good!

Have I mentioned that this film is absolutely beautiful? Everything looked great.. I almost want to watch it again just so I could marvel at the beautiful graphics. The action scenes were very intense, too. Mad props to the director and writers.

Watching this film has made me want to try reading the Tintin comics. I can't wait. This is a great film for everyone to watch! I, who didn't know too much about Tintin, really enjoyed this one!

Viewed on: November 30, 2011

I Don't Know How She Does It (2011)

What was the point of this movie?

[4/10 · 29 November 2011]

Kate Reddy lives a busy life. She is a high-rising finance executive and a mother of two young children. She is often away from home, causing family strains and whatnot. What happens when Kate suddenly gets a big assignment, that requires her to stay away from home for more than two months?

To be honest, I was at a struggle to write a summary for this movie. I couldn't think. Words couldn't come to me. This movie didn't do anything for me. The movie played for 80+ minutes, but there was no real progression in its story line. Nothing happened.. Really. After the movie ended, I wondered what exactly was it that the directors wanted to show to its audience.

I don't recommend watching this movie, unless you're looking for a time waster.. If that's the case, go ahead and rent this movie.

Viewed on: November 29, 2011

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)

Less Edward/Bella scenes, more werewolves scenes and this movie would have been all set!

[6/10 · 19 November 2011]

"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" is the fourth movie in the series. Edward and Bella get married and soon, Bella is pregnant. The problem is that the child within her is no ordinary fetus. It is deadly and it is killing her from the inside. Literally.

I actually liked the movie. Apart from the all-too-cheesy Edward and Bella scenes, of course. I just wanted to share that I found myself literally giggling at two parts because of its cheesiness. But I did like this movie because of the werewolves- particularly Jacob Black. Jacob added drama and spice to the movie. I was just sorry that the movie didn't feature that much of him. In the book, there were chapters written in Jacob's point of view. I enjoyed those a lot. The werewolves scenes in this movie didn't do the book justice. I wanted more of Jacob. And NOT just because of Taylor Lautner.

This movie basically just revolved around Edward and Bella's unborn child. The movie felt short. I didn't see the need to split "Breaking Dawn" into two separate movies. This movie felt more like an 'opening' or a 'teaser', rather than an actual movie. The events here could have been summed up in a few sentences. They should have included the action scenes. I was really looking forward to it. Oh well.

Don't judge this movie too much because of its reputation. Give it a try. It is interesting, for what it's worth. A must see for fans of the series.

Puss in Boots (2011)

I don't really know why I watched this..

[4/10 · 12 November 2011]

This movie focuses on Puss, who is mostly known for his appearances in the "Shrek" films. We learn about his background story and how the past led to the task that Puss has to face now- find the magic beans.

I decided to see this on a whim, really. I wasn't really planning to watch this movie at all, but it just came to me! I couldn't do anything. So yeah. This movie was entertaining, but it didn't really make an impression on me. "Puss in Boots" is just another animated movie to me.

I liked how all the fairy tale characters just meshed and blended with each other- a detail that I always liked from the original "Shrek" movies. I would have liked to see a little bit of how Puss ended up meeting with Shrek and the rest of the gang. But this was also okay. Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, the Golden Goose and many more!

I just found myself getting confused at the end. I had a lot of questions and found that there was a lot of loose ends. The movie didn't have a good ending, in my opinion. But the movie had lots of funny parts and it did keep me laughing. My reason for giving this a 4 is that I just don't think I'll be wanting to re-watch this movie any time soon. As I said, I think "Puss in Boots" will be just another one of those animated movies that I watched just because I could.

Viewed on: November 12, 2011

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)

And a third time's the charm!

[7/10 · 6 November 2011]

Manny and Ellie are expecting a baby, which makes Diego and Sid question themselves. Diego yearns to be back out in the wild and Sid wishes he had a family of his own. Due to Sid's determination, he ends up stealing some baby eggs, which results in everyone discovering a new world filled with dinosaurs.

The movies in this trilogy just keep getting better and better! This film still has the humor and charm that the last two movies had. It kept me entertained. Sequels usually don't do good in the market- more so if it is a threequel. Surprisingly, "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" wasn't at all bad! The new additions were hilarious and amusing.

My only complaint about the movie was the unnecessary "too-long" footage of Scrat and his female frenemy. I think the movie could have done better if it wasn't for them. I would have liked to see more of the main gang, rather than Scrat and his nut problems. It gets tiring after a while.

Overall, this was still a funny movie! A great addition to the trilogy! I still wonder if there will be a fourth movie to the franchise.. I can only hope that it stays as funny and as true to these three movies.

Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

A worth sequel to "Ice Age"!

[7/10 · 5 November 2011]

The Ice Age is coming to an end and all the animals journey together to find a safer place. Manny the woolly mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger join all the animals as they retreat to higher ground. On their trip, they discover that Manny may not be the last woolly mammoth left on Earth.

Most sequels fail. I thought that this movie wouldn't interest me as the original one did. I had low expectations for this movie, to be honest. However "Ice Age: The Meltdown" showed me how wrong I was.

I found the new additions to the cast fun, and not at all annoying. Ellie, another woolly mammoth and Crash and Eddie, two possum brothers, gave me a lot of laughs. I liked Ellie's story line. I found it entertaining. Crash and Eddie may have acted like two brats, but it was amusing.

I found this movie funny, fresh and unique. I found many lines hilarious, although I may not have laughed out loud. I know that I laughed a lot more when I was younger. It's sad that I can't enjoy this film as much as I did when I was a kid. With that being said, I can say that I know that kids will really enjoy this movie.

Ice Age (2002)

A cool film that kept me laughing back when I was younger

[7/10 · 4 November 2011]

Manny, Sid and Diego, a mammoth, a sloth and a saber-toothed tiger, form a surprising trio as they journey through the ice-ridden mountains of the Ice Age to return a lost human infant that they found. However, one of them has a hidden ulterior motive..

I remember that I watched this movie twice in theaters in 2002. I was laughing like there was no tomorrow when this was out. Granted, I was quite young- about 7-years-old or so. The good memories that I had of this film were what pushed me to re-watch the trilogy. :)

Re-watching the film now, I can see that the story line was a bit too simple. Just fit for a kids film. If I was still the 7-year-old me that had watched this years ago, I would have given this an instant 10. But time does things for people, and for that I'm giving it a 7.

"Ice Age" is a GREAT film for young children. Or even parents watching it with their children. It will garner lots of laughs from the silly antics the trio get themselves into.

Bridesmaids (I) (2011)

Just what was so funny..

[3/10 · 25 September 2011]

Annie's best friend, Lilian, has just gotten engaged, and Annie has been picked to be Lilian's maid of honor. Annie finds that the other bridesmaids are very different from her personality. Aside from that, there are a lot of other things going on in her life. Annie must learn how to adjust accordingly, to make her best friend's wedding perfect.

I've read one good review about "Bridesmaids" before, saying how it was inspiring and nice. That review made me want to see this movie. But now that I've watched it? Yeech. Really, guys? A 7.2/10 for this movie? This was not an entertaining movie.

I didn't find this movie that funny. The movie could have been funnier if the jokes were toned down a bit. But they weren't. I found some of the jokes to be tasteless. I also found that I didn't feel anything for the characters. I didn't care for the romance plot or Annie's business or etc. This movie was boring. And for people who said this was inspiring? Really? Really? I'll give credit to the little "best friend triangle" plot, though.

"Bridesmaids" is no "Bride Wars". You're better off just watching the latter one.

Viewed on: September 25, 2011

Soul Surfer (2011)

Inspiring true story, but mediocre acting

[6/10 · 23 September 2011]

"Soul Surfer" tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a 13-year-old surfer, who loses one of her arms in a shark accident. The movie shows the struggles the Bethany had to go through and how she handled them.

I found this movie to be inspiring. Not life-changing, but yes, it was inspiring. But, the acting? I'll pass. The actors were all big shot Hollywood names, but I felt like their acting fell very short. I think if some of the actors were replaced, I would have liked this movie more.

This is not the best documentary/biography about a person, but it is inspiring. It did feel short, though.

Viewed on: September 23, 2011

Knight and Day (2010)

A fun summer action movie

[5/10 · 15 September 2011]

I first watched this movie a year ago and I liked it. I wasn't expecting the film to be good, since.. Well, I'm not really sure. But Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz? I would sure they would clash. My expectation for the film was low, so I earned a good time while watching it.

June Haven (Cameron Diaz) was just heading back to her hometown for her sister's wedding, but somehow, she gets caught up with Roy Miller (Tom Cruise). Roy is a secret agent who is being chased and tracked down by dangerous men. Together, June and Roy go on an adventure of a lifetime.

"Knight and Day" is what a summer movie is all about. I found it fun and I laughed a lot. The action was great, too! To be honest, I wasn't expecting the action to be great, but it sure proved me wrong! This was pretty good for an action-comedy film.

Re-watched on: September 15, 2011

From Paris with Love (2010)

Just another one of those action movies that use every single cliché move there is

[3/10 · 3 September 2011]

James Reese (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has always wanted a promotion in his special ops job. Charlie Wax (John Travolta), a crazy American spy, is there to give him the boost he needs. Their personalities are completely opposite, but somehow, the two of them manage to form a great two-man team to stop an upcoming terrorist attack.

My dad suggested watching this movie just tonight. Well, why the hell night? It would kill some time. Honestly, I was just expecting an action movie filled with lots of gun fights and fighting scenes. And yeap, that's exactly what I got. This movie was nothing special. Cliché, if you'll call it that. However, I did very much like the twist, though- even if it was predictable.

The downfall of this movie was that it had too many things going on. I only liked the latter part of the movie, where the puzzle pieces were starting to fit together. But during the first half of the movie? Just messy.

Viewed on: September 3, 2011

Cars 2 (2011)

Not Pixar's best film, but still certainly enjoyable!

[6/10 · 29 August 2011]

"Cars 2" is the sequel to "Cars" (well, duh). The only thing is, the two movies are hardly related to each other. In "Cars", Lightning McQueen, a spoiled hotshot race car, discovers the meaning of true family and friendship. In "Cars 2", the story focuses on Mater (McQueen's best friend) and how he somehow gets caught up in a spy mission.

I was prepared for disappointment, considering all the reviews that I heard. But I was really surprised! "Cars 2" was very enjoyable! The humor was funny and the action was great! I did like the plot. It sort of reminded me of a real James Bond film. Who knew talking cars and an action/mystery genre could work?

Most of the reasons that people didn't like this film was because this sequel wasn't related to "Cars" at all. But if the first film wasn't considered, then people would find that "Cars 2" is actually be a pretty good movie! But to be honest, I think that I would have liked this movie more if it was a new original Pixar movie, not just a sequel to "Cars".

While watching this, just forget about "Cars" for a while and enjoy the humor and action that "Cars 2" gives. Pixar still did good!

Viewed on: August 29, 2011

Cowboys & Aliens (2011)

A movie about cowboys and aliens?! Not as bad as it sounds!

[8/10 · 13 August 2011]

A movie involving cowboys and aliens? I couldn't have been more skeptical about a film! I came into the movie theater with low expectations and was very much surprised with the quality of the film! "Cowboys & Aliens" was intense, full of action, had a good mix of comedy and drama, and was just all around great!

I was surprised at the intensity of the film. During the high powered action moments, I found that I couldn't take my eyes of the screen. What I liked the most about the film were the characters. They were never clearly defined as either good nor bad. The characters were human beings. Like us, they had both good and bad qualities. I found myself tearing up at at least two of the scenes involving the background characters. The actors were brilliant. Enough said.

It's disappointing to see that it's mostly the negative reviews that are being featured on the IMDb page. I mean, really? Aside from the choppy transitions, this was great! "Cowboys & Aliens" really is a super intense film! I didn't even notice the time passing! Don't miss out on this one! Who knew western and sci-fi could mix really well together!

A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! (2011 TV Movie)

A good example of great cartoons that failed as live-action movies

[2/10 · 30 July 2011]

The 10-year-old Timmy Turner that we all know and grew up with is now 23! And surprise, surprise, he still has Cosmo, Wanda (and surprisingly!) and Poof, by his side. Timmy is still in 5th grade and spends his free time making fun wishes for himself. Life couldn't be happier. But what happens when Timmy starts falling in love? Could that mean saying goodbye to his fairy godparents?

I grew up watching "The Fairly Odd Parents" and I was fairly excited when I heard a movie was going to be released! However, I was disappointed. I should have expected it, though. When has a cartoon-made-live-action ever worked?

This TV movie was a TV movie. The quality of the plot was very very subpar. Drake Bell was just average (or even below) as he played Timmy Turner. I was really saddened. I wish I could get my 57 minutes back. I also wish they made the movie animated.

Animal Farm (1954)

A faithful adaption to Orwell's novel.. Except when it isn't.

[5/10 · 28 July 2011]

"Animal Farm" is a story about how the animals in Manor Farm revolt against Mr. Jones- their owner. The animals have had enough of him and decided that they didn't want to serve humans anymore. The pigs of the farm leads the others barnyards animals a revolt against Mr. Jones. Together, all the animals fight against humans, in hopes for a better future. However, an unexpected tyranny occurs, led by one of their own kind.

First of, this is NOT a children's movie. It is very dark and touches upon some sticky topics. To be honest, this movie freaked me out. Well, the book did. Thinking about it, the movie felt very lacking for me. I don't think I would have understood the movie if I hadn't read the book first. If you really want to watch this film, I suggest maybe reading the book first.

I must say though, the movie was a very good summary of all the important parts in the book. However, I found that I missed the little details. I had wanted to see some characters, but was disappointed to see that they weren't included in the movie. For me, there felt to be no character/animal development. How sad. I also did not like the ending. Creative license or not, I still believe that they should have stuck to the book's original ending. The movie would have made more impact that way.

Viewed on: July 28, 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Will leave you with that unexplainable feeling

[9/10 · 15 July 2011]

I don't even know how to begin this review of mine, but let me just start by saying this-- for fans of the decade-long "Harry Potter" saga, everything all comes down to this final movie. I've spent the entire week re-watching all seven previous films to prepare for this last movie.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is in danger, now that the Dark Lord has gotten ahold of the powerful Elder Wand. Harry, Ron and Hermione return to their school for one last stand against the dark forces that threaten to take over the Wizarding and Muggle worlds. They must also continue their quest of finding and destroying the last three remaining Horcruxes so as to defeat Lord Voldemort.

If I could use only one word to sum up "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2", it would be 'intense'. I never once looked away from the movie screen. All the scenes (and I mean, ALL) were intriguing and filled with action. It was as if all the build-up in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" exploded and turned into fiery hot action here in this movie.

I have yet to read the books, so I don't know how the book compares to the movie, but coming from a loyal movie fan, I thought that the conclusion to the decade-long series was brilliant. It wasn't perfect, but it came pretty damn close. Just one minus for some scenes that seemed a bit too rush. Plus points for everything else!

I still don't know how to explain this post-movie feeling that I'm having. I did not cry, weirdly enough. But I am devastated that there will be no more future movies. The best quote that I could find to explain what I am feeling is this: "I'm sad that it's over, but I'm glad that it happened."

When the movie ended, the audience applauded. I loved the camaraderie that we all shared. Even if we were strangers to one another, we had all shared a special moment, thanks to Harry Potter. The "Harry Potter" franchise has been doing that for years and years now. Thank you, Chris Columbus. Thank you, David Yates. Thank you, Daniel, Rupert, Emma and the rest of the cast. And of course, a million thank yous, J.K. Rowling. "Harry Potter" has really touched a lot of lives. Including mine. Thank you for my childhood, guys. Although the movies are over, "Harry Potter" will still live on in our hearts. As J.K. Rowling said-- Hogwarts will always be there to welcome us home.

Viewed on: July 15, 2011 ; July 23, 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Much build-up, yet not enough thrill

[6/10 · 14 July 2011]

I have grown up with "Harry Potter" and as preparation for the last film, which is going to be shown this week, I am going to be re-watching all of the previous films this week.

It is Harry's supposedly 7th year at school, but he chooses not to return to Hogwarts. Instead, he vows to set out to find and destroy all the Horcruxes, with his friends, Ron and Hermione. As the trio searches, they come across the existence of the Deathly Hallows- the 3 most powerful objects in the Wizarding World.

I will be honest. When this first came out last year, I was expecting something big. But instead, I found myself getting bored. I found that I didn't enjoy the movie as much as I thought that I would. I found myself missing the fun that the previous films had. Where was the friendly banter between students? Where were the Quidditch games? In "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1", there is none of that. I guess I can't blame them. It's all serious now. Voldemort's growing stronger by the minute and everyone's getting ready.

This movie wasn't all bad. But I found that, although it was a lengthy film, nothing ever really happened. All the good stuff took place in the first and last 10 minutes of the movie. What happened in between? I can't even remember. What a disappointment.

It's sad knowing that the series is coming to an end. I just hope that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will deliver and give the series the BANG! it deserves to go out with. This film just consisted of pure build-up. Just development, development and more development. Not that that wasn't bad, but where was the action and thrill? I hope that the last film will redeem the series. The franchise really needs a brilliant ending.

Viewed on: July 14, 2011