There are so many great surprises in this movie. First, how did those little kids picked so long ago turn out to be really great actors? Was it luck? Because these kids are awesome. In particular, Hermione has a very expressive face. I read nervousness, fear, anger, surprise, desolation and desperation - often mixed - quite easily, running across her face as this movie unfolded.
It will be hard for these kids to move past these roles, but what a curse!
I loved the kids out in the world - away from Hogwart's. (I know they are NOT kids any more, but they'll always be kids as long as the DVDs are at home.) It took the series to a new level, and that world was nicely realized by the art department and director. The pacing is fantastic. There is so much going on with the story, but the director made sure to keep the quiet when necessary. In this movie it is very important for the trio to have crises of friendship, of self confidence; to doubt what they are doing is right or just stupid. That takes stillness rather than action. And there's plenty of action.
And the supporting cast continues to be fantastic. Bellatrix is a nut-job, Draco is so conflicted! Voldemort is the creepiest thing alive. I want to see more Luna and Neville, but it will happen. I can hardly wait for the next one - but it will be the last! Shit.
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