Twi-hard!

As some of you might know, I'm a big Twilight fan. I've seen all the movies more than a couple of times (I even know the some films word-for-word in places) and read each of the books within a week. And I have been looking forward to the final film since the previous one came out (so a year) and I can honestly say, it did not disappoint.

I am always going to be an avid follower of the books and I will always defend that the books are so much better than the films.. Therfore, if you've not read the book.. Read them! Same goes with Harry Potter.. Personally I think people who have read the book ought to see the film.. Everyone else is just too lazy to read. Haha, but thats my opinion.

So, onto the film itself.. I was a major geek and went to the midnight showing of the film at an Odeon in Liverpool. It was an expensive night out for definate but sooooo worth it! So we very keenly arrived an hour and half earlier than the film was meant to start because as there were two showings at midnight, we knew it would very quickly get busy. So we picked up the tickets and got popcorn and drinks, as you always should when you go to the cinema (although, prices are increasing rapidly, and being a poor student doesn't help)! We carefully chose the best seats in the screen and chatted until the trailers began at 00.01am on 16th November haha. To entertain ourselves up until this point we took silly photos to amuse us and those are below, please excuse my face on most of them, I was quite hyper as I was so excited to see the film!

My Review

100 stars out of 10 if you ask me. It sticks to the detail of the books and adds extra bursts of flavour to spice it up. I'm not going to give to much of it away for those of you that haven't seen it but honestly, you ought to put some money aside to see it. The film had me gripped for the opening credits just the same way the book held me word for word. The addition of the fight scene at the end of the film was a shocking moment as this never appears in the book as graphic. And yes, I do mean it when I say its graphic.. If you are a queasy person, do look away nearing the end.
I don't really have anything bad to say about the film except the obvious that its nowhere near in as much detail as the book. I love reading for pleasure so I would say that, some of you might have opposing opinions.


I recommend everyone sees this film!

Now on to the pictures:

Not bothered no more

I am special..

Love this photo! <3

My eyes are freaky!

Flat mates ;)

They wanted a "nice" smiley photo.. I did not obey haha

The more than an hour wait was too much for Kitty..

J

Secrets will be revealed!

Harry Potter is the best thing since sliced bread.

 

That is what I think anyway, and it has been a big part of my childhood as I am part of the Harry Potter Generation! Tweet #harrypottergeneration if your part of that generation with me!

 

So when The Making of Harry Potter was opened in London, I was excited to maybe get to go to London to all the actual sets and props from all of the 8 films. I can't put into words how awesome the whole Harry Potter experience was and how it will be a thing I never forget! Films are an important part of my life and getting the opportunity to walk along the same floors as all the Harry Potter actors and actresses was a once in a life time experience.

 

There is no better way to explain the journey through the movies than in photo's and believe me, I took a lot of photo's (see facebook album here)!

 

So as our time slot was 6:30pm at the Harry Potter Tour we decided to spend the beginning of the day in London centre visiting the Olympic Park.. yay yay yay yay!!

 

Here are the pictures from before the tour:

 

We started out with Harry Potter props pretty quickly

 

The Olympic Park :)

 I ♥ Doctor Who!

 

Canadian athletes possibly?

 

Now onto the Harry Potter Tour! Can you wait? I turned into a right little kid (I really started to doubt that I would be going to university in next two weeks) with all the magical stuff.

First, let me explain how the tour starts (SPOILER ALERT), that was honestly amazing! You watch a sort of cinema production of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson explaining what it was like for them growing up on the set. Well, it ends with the three of them going through the door into the Great Hall and saying "you'll now enter the doors".. Literally, the projection screen rolls up and reveals the Great Hall doors, A-MA-ZING!

 

Our ride to the tour - nothing like being in theme :)

Chess pieces - me and Beth look so small

We're ready to attend Hogwarts

Got to walk through these beauties

So cute! Daniel's first costume from the first film

A legend in the film industry

In the mirror of Erised

 

Horcruxes

Knock Knock Dursley's

ARAGOG!

A cheeky butterbeer ;)

Stepping in the foorsteps of Harry Potter legends

 

All the drawing and cardboard models made before any of the sets are started.

Impressive!

Absolutely A-MA-ZING!

Stood chilling outside Hogwarts

The legend herself has her own wand :)

Purchases from the Harry Potter Store (its expensive I must add):

Sovenir Guide Book £9.95

Hogwarts glass £11.95

Honeydukes Lollipop £3.95

Take Flight



 

Watching Harry Potter will never be the same again but I wouldn't have missed this experience and its another thing of my Bucket List (see here). I'd recommend this to those who are lovers of Harry Potter and just mild fans. It is brilliant!

 

J