directed by Casey Patterson & Joe Pearlman
When I was a little human, I remember the first book of Harry Potter’s adventures being published and getting it for free in some Coca-Cola contest. Yes, I remember such things, I have a horribly good memory. So I got that book with an ugly stamp of Coca-Cola logo on one of the first pages (ruining books and people’s health, bravo), but I didn’t care. All I cared about was my dad reading this book for me in the evening. And from the very beginning, I was in love with it. The older I was getting, the more I was fascinated by Harry Potter and the world of magic. I consider myself incredibly lucky, because I was growing together with the story, both the books and the films. When I heard of this special documentary film about Harry Potter’s 20th anniversary, I thought that first, I’m so old, second, can’t wait to see it. I chose a calm evening for that and got back to Hogwarts one more time. Perhaps this documentary isn’t anyhow surprising, because it’s exactly what we would expect from a documentary about an anniversary. Yet, it’s something that is definitely worth watching if you grew up with Harry Potter. We get to see the people involved in the making of the series and listen to their memories from that time. I’m aware that they didn’t share the horrible moments because that wouldn’t sell, but I feel like everything they actually said in the documentary is true. They honestly created a lovely family, believed in the world of magic, supported each other and made sure that the whole experience becomes the most wonderful memory for everyone. You may learn several funny facts from behind the scenes, which can help you understand why they developed each part of the series in a specific way. For me it was quite fascinating as now I would rewatch the films and focus on the technical aspects, not only on the fun story. And there’s something that’s mentioned in the documentary, which I have to repeat here and agree with – this series will stay with us for a long time. I’m sure that our great-grandchildren will be still amazed by this magical world and will get the messages hidden in the story. Maybe you won’t be surprised by this production, but it’s not the point. Just grab a mug of hot tea, sit comfortably and enjoy the trip to Hogwarts for the last time. Or not the last because, luckily for us, we can return whenever we want.
My rating: 8/10
S.
I have nothing to watch 