Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • July 27, 2011 ‘Deathly Hallows’ brings popular franchise to a close by Dennis Seuling Ten years and eight movies after the first blockbuster opened in theaters, the Harry Potter saga has finally come to a close. The eagerly anticipated “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2” immediately broke records for biggest one-day box office gross and biggest opening weekend gross, with the crowds at the multiplex representing both diehard Harry fans and casual moviegoers. This film covers the second half of the final novel, the only book broken into two parts for filming. “Part 1” was largely exposition, interminably long, stingy with action sequences, and often tedious. By contrast, the current movie is briskly paced, just slightly over two hours, and filled with incredible visuals, appearances by characters, both good and evil, viewers have met before. The film also features a neat tying together of the epic tale. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and pals Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) set out to get the last Hermione (Emma Watson), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.’ remaining horcruxes, inanimate objects imbedded with bits of Voldemort’s soul. Simultaneously, Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) is leading an assault on Hogwarts School of Wizardry in a protracted battle of good against evil, with magic wands, monsters, and spells. Harry is front and center this time around, dominating screen time at the expense of Ron and Hermione, who don’t have much to do but look shocked, terrified, or quizzical, as the scene dictates. For those who have not read the book, there is one surprise involving Ron, but it is skimmed over quickly. A more richly developed scene would have been appropriate. Because computer generated visuals no longer automatically thrill, it’s harder to captivate a jaded audience, but director David Yates manages some real cinematic magic by integrating the computer images with live actors in ways that serve the plot rather than overwhelm it. There are several outstanding sequences. In one, objects (continued on Crossword page) #1 German Restaurant in Bergen & Passaic Counties! Everything from Burgers to Prime Rib and featuring our award-winning German dishes, plus our thin crust pizza! F riendly, Casual and Affordable KIRKERS INN Closed for vacation Aug1 - 6 Served Fresh homemade Soups daily, Salads, Sandwiches, Schnitzels, 11:30amSliced Steak, Chicken and our Bavarian specialties, such as: 3pm Monday - Knockwurst or Bratwurst Sandwich $6.50 • Jumbo Shrimp Cobb Salad $11.95 Roast Loin of Pork Sandwich $7.95 •Tuscany Roast Beef Sandwich $7.95 Saturday TAKE TIME OUT FOR LUNCH Coming Soon! Made on our special pan you can refrigerate for 24 hrs. Choice of soup or salad Now have your favorite Kirkers pizza or Scampi, Buffalo Shrimp Salad, anyday...anytime Whole Shrimp Salad. WEDNESDAY NITES We make... You Take n’Bake Pizza Shrimp NiteBeer Battered, Fra Diavolo Shrimp Parmigiana, $ Served 6-8 pm 12.95 Full Bar: Miller Lite, German & Draft Beers on Tap. Wines by the glass & bottle. www.kirkers.com • All Major Credit Cards Accepted • Open Mon - Sat • 11:30 til 11:30 pm 237 Diamond Bridge Ave, Hawthorne • 973-427-7700 Gift Certificates • Small Parties 7-27-11 For Ester......Janine KirkersTakeTime3x4(7-27-11) 3 col x 4” Rev1