In the two weeks that Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 has hit the cinemas, worldwide it as accumulated over $900 million, knocking off Avatar from its 18-day record. Whilst the first installment of the series (The Philosophers Stone.) still remains one of the the highest grossing films of all time, the last one has broken records everywhere. Although I know the time has passed for reviews, I have finally been to see the blockbuster (family ritual, you understand) and I have a lot to say about the action filled finale.
The film kicks off where it ended in the previous film, Harry, Ron and Hermione are still hunting horcruxes around the country, Voldemorte has found the elder wand and The Dark Lord's minions are running rampant. Harry's journey takes him finally to Hogwarts where war is breaking lose as students risks their lifes to save the school they know and love. Harry must face Voldemort in battle and as secrets come to head, the showdown is full of twists and turns.
Now, whilst the first part had much talking and explaining, the second and final part boasts amazing action sequences that will keep your heart racing. From the brilliant fights within Fringrotts to the emotional war in Hogwarts, the special effects (the dragon flying over London is especially fantastic,) keep you on the edge of your seat.
And for the Harry Potter book fans, the film doesn't disappoint in being true to the book, following the over complicated story line without interest faning, revelations are suprising for does who do not know the books yet beautiful and haunting for those who do. As one character comes forth truly in a surprise twist, we learn about courage in the spectacular finish.
A certain hightlight in the film, for me, are other characters rising to the occasion. Neville Longbottom (played wonderful by Matt) sees a new characteristic to an idiot character who was usually used for laughs. As the other tortured boy (his parents were tortured by Bellatrix Lestrange,) takes bravery to a new level, Neville is definitely a new favourite within the movie series.
The rise in acting is genius as well fFrom theover acting children they once were, the main stars have certainly used techniques without looking like fools. From the hilarious comedic relief of Rupert Grint's Ron to Daniel Radcliffe highly emotive scenes, it is clear that they have a grand future ahead in acting. And don't forget the older actors who still delight as fantastic support from Helen Boham Carter playing a child playing her character to Alan Rickmans' Snape and his evil reign.
But there are moments washed over that sadly should not be missed from the book. For example, many deaths that are poignant within the book are quickly done and over with in the film leaving the audience miffed that some of their other favourite characters die and then it is quickly over. Also, with many parts of the film franchise missed from the other films, it is confusing to see them ended so detailed in the finale (Tonk's and Lupin's son as not only was the relationship brushed over but all of a sudden they have a son?)
Also, the scene at the end, and I felt this about the book, is contrieved and unneeded as we flash forward 19 years later to see ridiculously "aged" characters.
But the mistakes are few and far between; for a Harry Potter fan, whether your films, books or both, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 ticks all the right boxes. A high octane film with a strong heartbeat pulsating throughout, the finale brings shock, intrigue, love and just a few tears to the ending of a phenomenom.
4/5
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