After a nice, long visit from my parents this weekend we were able to continue our look back at the Harry Potter franchise with Order of the Phoenix and The Half Blood Prince, both directed by franchise new comer David Yates.
Although these are some of the most recent movies, they are probably the ones I remembered the least as my interest in the series had lowered over the years. Watching them again though, I can see what a contribution Yates made to the franchise, particularly with Phoenix. It's the first Potter movie that genuinely makes its universe feel real, which in turn makes the threats feel more real and lets the audience truly fear for Harry and friends, something that Yates was able to replicate in Deathly Hollows, Part I.
The Half Blood Prince, while still very good, feels more like a set up for The End than an actual story, which ultimately lessens its impact. There is still plenty to like however, as we get some great moments with Harry, Ron and Hermione. Not to mention its finally time for Alan Rickman to shine. He's had some good moments here and there, but in Half Blood Prince his character really starts to get juicy, and I can't wait to see how he fits into the finale. Overall, it's still a very solid Potter movie, but Deathly Hollows, Part II pending, it might be the weakest of all the Yates installments.
We should get Deathly Hallows, Part I on Saturday. I was genuinely surprised at how much I loved this one in theaters so it will interesting to see how it holds up.
Until then, later dudes.
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