Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Waston, Rupert Grint, Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes, Robbie Coltraine, Tom Felton, David Thewlis
Whether or not the final Potter film is a strong adaptation is secondary. Loose ends must be tied, spectacles must be had and even that tension between...wait, I won't spoil.
With a little more knowledge and help from a mysterious goblin, Harry, Ron and Hermione go off on another adventure - quite outside the Hogwarts frame. Already the film's pace is set. And it's really nice to see the fantasy element take real shape. With goblins, dragons, cursed pieces, I felt it was close to the stuff Terry Pratchett would go on about.
Then to Hogwarts for the final showdown and battle with Voldemort and his cloaked gang.
At around two hours, the shortest Potter film, the entire thing is a general summer blockbuster. With many special effects, pretty scenes, spell battles and British actors, Deathly Hallows Part 2 could be the most appealing of the summer's offerings.
Alan Rickman returns. All the way through he's provided the most fun I believe. Now it was his turn to shine.
What it lacks is the reinvention I often looked forward to with the previous films. But it had to end sometime. So it's only right that the film goes out with a terrific bang. The only drawback is that Harry's world isn't explored as thoroughly as we'd like it to be.
Fans will be sad to see it go. But for me, I'm happy to put this series to rest. From film number one where we have an adorable children's film, right through to letting Ralph Fiennes don a superb villain outfit, Harry Potter has entertained, inspired and kept British actors in work for a decade.
4/5
If you like this you should try:
Star Wars (1977) 3.5/5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) 3/5
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) 3/5
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