Harry Potter

Film Reviews

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (2016)

Just when you thought J.K. Rowling hadn’t milked those gloriously prosperous udders of the Harry Potter royalty cow enough, the prolific writer pulls a volte-face on that “no more Harry…

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Harry Potter and the End of Youth: Deathly Hallows Part 2 Trailer

The words ‘epic finale’ have already been tossed around with the upcoming release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two, but with its official teaser trailer sweeping in, it looks like David Yates heightens the stakes and gives this phenomenal franchise the big climax it deserves. That sound you’re hearing now is the legion of fans screaming for 15th of July.

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The King’s Speech Reigns at BAFTAs 2011

Before you even start muttering the word “bias” in this year’s British Academy of Film and Television Awards, The King’s Speech has been crowned with 7 trophies last evening, and deservedly so. It’s the British Oscars and its the norm the monarchs reign supreme. Even the American Academy Awards love a bit of royalty dilemma now and again (cough The Queen cough Mrs Brown). So it’s not a surprising night then.

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

Although inevitably flawed, there are flickers of sombre beauty, moments of sadness and heartfelt, mature performances from its three leads that lend this film some resonance and dramatic weight.

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