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First reports & spoilers from Deathly Hallows: Part I test screening released

The test screening for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I took place earlier today in Chicago, Illinois. One fan, Gaby, who was lucky enough to view it, updated her Twitter with some information about the film. Note that the test screening showed an unfinished version of Deathly Hallows, so green-screen was viewable in some scenes.

For those who don't want to be spoiled, all reports about the test screening will be hidden under a spoiler cut.

SPOILER!!: New info from Deathly Hallows: Part I test screening.

UPDATE: A spoiler-free review was released by Kyle, and can be read below.

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I was lucky enough to get invited to a secret test screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I at the AMC River East in Chicago this afternoon. We weren’t told what movie we would be seeing until seconds before it started, but my friends and I suspected that it may be Harry Potter due to the Warner Bros signs and the intense security. When producer David Heyman walked in, I was pretty sure what it would be. Director David Yates was also in attendance, and spent some time talking with fans outside the theatre after the film.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is a great continuation of the series, thematically and visually in line with films 5 and 6. Though it is a fast-paced film, with several nice set pieces and much-improved performances from the young cast, it does suffer from two major problems. First, it faithfully adapts the seventh book, including the book’s own problems. The “camping in the wilderness” scenes become quite repetitive, and the attempts at drama/angst amongst the trio during these scenes comes off as tired. Also, the scenes involving the locket horcrux causing its wearer to be angry/aggressive are far too reminiscent of Lord of the Rings.

All three young stars acquit themselves admirably, however, doing the best they can with the material. Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, in particular, are quite good. The second problem with the film, and this may be fixed by the time the final cut is released, is the editing. Some scenes feel utterly rushed and incoherent (Godric’s Hollow, for example). Others go on for far too long (Ron becomes jealous, etc.). There are several flashes / dream sequences that demonstrate Voldemort’s search for the Elder Wand. These are bizarrely edited and poorly executed. Luckily, they are just a small fraction of the film.

Despite these issues, this was a quality film on par with films 5 and 6, both of which I quite enjoyed. As with those films, the cinematography is beautiful. There are several creative and dramatic shots throughout the film, so that even if one gets bored, you could just stare in awe at the scenery. The beginning of the film is also quite exciting, including some hilarious scenes with multiple “Harry”s, and a series of great action sequences. The visual effects were not completely finished in these sequences, but I imagine it was quite close to what the final version will be. Another effective sequence involves the trio escaping to a small cafe in London, and a resulting fight that involves wands and spells but feels more like a shootout.

The film ends at a very appropriate spot, and though not exactly a “cliffhanger”, left me greatly anticipating Part II.

At the end of the film, we all filled out lengthy questionnaires regarding our opinion of the film overall (I gave it 4/5), as well as our likes/dislikes with the performances, scenes, and other aspects.

Though I will reserve final judgement until after seeing Part II, this is overall an effective and exciting, if not perfect, continuation of the series that struggles with some of the same problems as the final book, but mostly overcomes them through excellent technical aspects and performances.

If anyone else was lucky enough to view the screening, please feel free to send reports in!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be out November 19, 2010 and July 15, 2011.

Awesome. What do you guys mean by the Music wasn't real either-like was it not there, as in Background music or there was no feeling and emotion to it that made your heart cry or want to cheer on the trio?

Update: Killed me. It seems like it is right down to the book, besides minor changes- such as no kiss before the wedding, George not Ron, the dancing with Harry and Hermione- wouldn't mind seeing Dan's dancing "Skills" again. But everything else seems like the producers and Yates read the book and tried to incorparate actual book scenes. Everytime something seemed right I'd scream and raised my hands. I even ran around my house, saying- "Best one Yet"

omg, that sounds so cool, poor dobby and love the harry/hermione. :)

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Originally Posted by Team ronmione (Post 9698111)

It means the soundtrack wasn't put into the movie yet, so the just had filler stuff.

Oh,yeah.. I read this already..
It looks cool..

If you remember Alexandre Desplat is still working on the soundtrack / score for 'Deathly Hallows: Part I'. He won't be finished til' like the end of September. So that's why.

I can't wait to see the movie.

I'm pretty sure I'll cry like a baby too when it comes to Dobby's death.

More Voldy than ever? Awesome! :D

I can just imagine how devastated Hermoine will be after Harry/Ron fight. Good for Harry for cheering her up.

Helena Bonham Carter never looks like she's acting. What ever character she plays, she becomes that character. A very talented actress indeed.

Can't wait for November! :D

Fantastic!!!
This seems brilliant!
But as much as I would have ABSOLUTELY LOVED to see this, I am a hugeee music/CGI/general post editing fan, so I'm not so sad anymore. But still glad to get a review!!!

I didn't think it was possible to get any more excited for this movie, but these spoilers just increased my excitement. Eeeeeeee! :drool:

Is it November yet? :whistle:

Haha, I ended up reading the report even though I told myself not to read any more spoilers...

Well, it sounds like something worth the wait for November. :)

It sounds genius!
I'm so excited, although I'm dreading Dobby's death and Harry and Ron's fight.
But I'm now excited to see Harry and Hermione dancing :)

That's great, although there was really only one spoiler in it for me, a rather cute one for H/Hr. And mind you, not the locket scene! The one listed before that. :xd:

Oh I'm so tempted to look! Someone tell me, what should I do?!!!! I'm dying here! :faint:

AHHHHHHHH WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN!!!! I'm getting tingly just thinking about it. What a lucky person!

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Originally Posted by Looneybird (Post 9698179)

Oh I'm so tempted to look! Someone tell me, what should I do?!!!! I'm dying here! :faint:

Just look away, grab your hair and start running around, screaming- that should get your mind off things...Not too much was new, but we now know why Hermiona and Harry were filmed dancing- nothing given away with that :) :P

OMG! WHAT! That person is so freaking lucky! But I love them, for giving me spoilers.. Lol, at this rate I'll know the whole movie back to back before SEEING it! I feel that I will most likely have to burn my eyes out after seeing the locket.. And Dobby dieing? I probably wont actually watch that seen till the movie has been out for twenty years.. Or else I'll be so glued to the screen I can't look away, which ever is very possible. I'm sure Bellatrix will be amazing! Well, as in.. You know... Ron and Harry's fight will kill me, I will be sobbing hysterically and yelling at the scream, then kicked out of the movie theater :imao: But it will totally be worth it!!!

Merlin's Beard! I'm so freakin' excited....... :woot:

In theory, it's cute that Harry tries to cheer up Hermione. But by dancing? And when she was completely inconsolable in the books? SIGH. Ron/Hermione. Let's accept it, Kloves...and move on.

I'm looking forward to seeing the torture scene, as odd as that might sound...as well as Ron's moment with the locket - minus the Harry/Hermione thing. I can't wait to see Rupert/Ron in these last two films. And of course, the Ron/Hermione kiss.

Shannon :hello:

I hope the dancing scene is not as awkward as Ron and Harry talking about "nice skin" :lol:

Helena B-C can act completely deranged...i love it! she is a brilliant actress.

OMG IM SOOOO EXCITED. I want to see Ron's reaction to the locket, and his reaction when Hermione is getting tortured.

I CANT WAIT FOR NOVEMBER =)))00

More reports, more reports, please!

Why couldn't I have been there! :(

AHHHH! :woot: SO EXCITED! I almost cried when I read how the scene with the locket is...it will be disturbing indeed (I thought it was disturbing in the book, I can't imagine how it will look like on screen). And so will be the Hermione getting tortured scene. :( I just hope that they show Ron yelling for her and almost crying after hearing her scream in the basement with Harry. I\'ve always wanted to see that scene! I will be crying soooo much during Part 1! Especially when Ron leaves...and the horcrux scene...and the Ron/Harry fight...and Hermione being tortured...and Dobby dieing...and all of the other deaths! :( I wish I was one of the lucky people that got to see it! When I go into the theater to see the movie in November, I probably won\'t be able to stop talking about it! XD I can\'t wait for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2!