Back to our regularly scheduled film review...lol... As expected the movie picks up from where Part 1 leaves us and pretty much stays true to the book as I am told. The story continues with Harry, Hermione, and Ron continuing the journey of finding and destroying the Dark Lord's remaining Horcruxes. And of course, this is no simple task, but it must be done.
Without a shadow of doubt, the entire movie was outstanding, it was the perfect combination of cinematography, acting, art direction, and storyline. After watching the film I felt as though I saw the light at the end of the tunnel and it was shining bright as ever. Be prepared for heart wrenching action, epic battle showdowns, and dramatic progressions that just might bring a tear to your eyes. I was very pleased with the fact that the film was brilliantly able to combine all the emotions of laughter, sadness, excitement, and love all into one.
In Part 2, we pretty much get the opportunity to see all of the characters make some sort of appearance once again in this finale. And each one seems to shine even brighter than when we first see them. This is a good thing because that means there is growth amongst the characters versus just "playing the role". However, there are two characters who to me stand out even more in this film, that would be Neville Longbottom (Matthew Lewis) and Professor Snape (Alan Rickman). With Neville's character he becomes this boy who was constantly bullied to being an ultimate warrior. Although he may have only had a few scenes, he has a huge impact with what we do see. And with Professor Snape we can help but love to watch his evil personality just blossom from the book to the screen. This film in particular, his character will touch your soul all the way to the core. Put it like this you began to truly feel him inside and out. And we cannot forget Lord Voldermont (Ralph Fiennes) who gets quite a bit of screen time, as he should, you almost hate to see what happens to him, but it is quite inevitable.
Here is a film that I think anyone could enjoy even if you have not read the books (like myself), to be able to step into this fantasy world for the time that we did was truly a remarkable experience. I must say this particular film is much darker that the ones the precede it, and maybe that gives it a more magical and mysterious touch. Works for me!! Now let's keep in mind the entire series was not perfect, but this last one redeemed it to the point where all hope was not lost.
When it is all said done this movie dotted and crossed all of the "i's" & "t's"!! Harry Potter will truly be missed but definitely not forgotten. Can you believe we have built a ten year relationship that is now coming to a close, what will possibly fill its shoes? But then again, does there really need to be?
Once you leave the theater just remember this is really it, there is no more. It actually took me a sec for it to sink in that this was the end of the road.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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