Whoever decided that the Three Brothers fairy tale should be included in Deathly Hallows Part I as an animated sequence deserves a medal. Whoever actually designed and executed it should get another one, because it is perfect. The dark, melancholy animation style works incredibly well with the subject matter, and even though it only lasts for a few minutes it's still one of the most memorable moments of the film. Some people involved must have been concerned that adding an animated sequence might mess with the pacing, and it definitely wasn't the most conventional way to go with it. But at the same time, it's probably the most creatively innovative aspect of any of the films.
Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.
