![]() As such, the film doesn't make the mistake of being too overstated or assaulting you with mind-numbing arbitrary action, ear-shattering sounds or overly-dramatic music. One could then expect that Deathly Hallows: Part 2 would be a non-stop action thrill-ride - and while the movie definitely moves at a very brisk pace, and features many epic moments, I was actually pleasantly surprised by how wonderfully understated it actually was.įrom the directorial style of franchise veteran David Yates to the melodic score by composer Alexandre Desplat, Deathly Hallows: Part 2 wisely remembers that while it is a movie, it is also the final link in an epic chain. In my Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 review, I said that one issue with that film was the static nature of the narrative, which saw our heroes engaged in a lot of "down time." It was a necessary sacrifice, I knew, because properly setting the stage for the epic final showdown required quieter, more meditative moments of character and thematic development. At the end of the battle, only one of the fated pair will walk away. However, Voldemort knows that Harry is aware of his weakness, and so the dark lord - in possession of a seemingly invincible wand - launches a final salvo against "the boy who lived," his friends, allies and Hogwarts, the school that Harry has called home. ![]() All of Harry's adventures with his friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) have led to a final quest, with the three young wizards searching for the splintered shards of Voldemort's soul (Horcruxes), which are the key to the dark lord's immortality. The answer to both questions is a resounding YES.īy now the story should be familiar, but in case it isn't: Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) has gone through life living in the shadow of that faithful night when the dark lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) murdered his parents and set the wheels of destiny spinning. ![]() Still, the film must be reviewed, so the two big questions to address are: does this chapter end the series on a strong note? And is Deathly Hallows: Part 2 a good movie in its own right? So, taking that all into account, it's easy to see why the majority of moviegoers will be headed to the theater to see Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with little regard or care for what critics have to say about it. ![]()
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