Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

You know a film is huge when an audience at your local British Odeon is cheering and clapping at the titles, have made the effort to dress up Potter style and they're crying with any excuse! The Harry Potter film franchise finally comes to its conclusive end, and lets be honest, you already know if you're going to see it or not.

Consequently the HP series falls into a very personal boundary. As a die hard book fan you'll probably complain that the film is missing your favourite line, as a film connoisseur you'll see the lack of substance or poor dialogue, and a general potter geek will just love it regardless of its quality. It's the way HP films have always been.  It's difficult to review on a single, general level, so I'll give you, briefly, my personal Harry Potter experience!

I was around eight when I first picked up the books and absolutely fell in love with them, reaching number four within two weeks (The Goblet of Fire). When Order of the Phoenix was released I rushed to buy it but for some reason it just bored me and didn't interest me. Then I guess I drifted away from the series and followed Harry purely by the films. Still, HP formed a part of my childhood and I cant help feeling a pang of emotional nostalgia as I watched the final installment, realising that a chapter of my childhood has come to a close. Although It also means I can't appreciate the books being brought to life on screen, or on the other hand knit pick at what was missed out.

In comparison to the rest of the series Deathly Hallows: Part Two is probably the best. Everything kicks off! Way better than part one which, as expected being the final build up of a six part build up, just felt dragged out and bored me. Piled high with action, emotional turmoil and CGI Part Two lived up to my expectations. The acting improves once again with the big three at the top of their game now and the host of supporting actors/ actresses superbly cast. It's great to see Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort gain more stage time too, his evil presence is excellently executed. I have to admit I do miss the young Harry Potter days of magical discovery though, but Harry Potter had to get serious and grow up at some point.

Harry Potter has been a one of a kind film experience. I can't think of another series that's managed to retain decent quality, and improve, over seven films. I've grown up alongside Harry, Ron and Hermione from child to adult, and you can't help but appreciate and admire what a profound effect the saga has had on the world. [B+]