Harry Potter:
And The Deathly Hallows Part 2
And The Deathly Hallows Part 2
Directed by: David Yates
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, a ton of other famous British Actors and Actresses
Rated: PG-13 for some sequences of intense action violence and frightening images
I've never been attached to the films surrounding Harry Potter and the magical realm of Hogwarts. The previous films were formulaic children's fantasy stories mixed with teenage love drama suited for high schoolers. While the latest films broke the mold some, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was not only an excellent film, but may have elevated the series past mediocrity. For the first time in the series, the film carried some emotional weight and application that was absent in the previous films. Much like the adaptation of Return of the King, Part 2 finds a way to be a non-stop adventure film while also remaining the emotional core of the series. The scene where Harry, surrounded by his past loved ones, sacrifices himself for his friends is emotionally moving, and his resurrection and return to defeat Voldemort is a picture of the Gospel. The series has always boasted a cast of British finest actors and actress (which are too numerous to list here), but two performances specifically shine in the second part ; Ralph Fiennes' depiction of the arch villain Voldemort is a strong and elegant depiction of the Satan-like character, while the always reserved and sly "villain" Serous Snape (Alan Rickman) in a series of flashback scenes fills the gaps in Harry's story which not only allow Rickman to give a fleshed out performance that deserves him an Oscar nomination, but also shows how his character, since the first film, has been following a selfless ploy to help betray and defeat Voldemort. His sacrifice, as well as Harry's and the others, points not personal gain or a sense of greater good, but to follow a demand to do simply what is right. As Neville defiantly tells Voldemort, when all hope seems to be lost, that he and his friends will not die in vain. "But you will," he says, "because you're wrong." Perhaps the books are better and perhaps it isn't worth the 16-plus hours to get to this film. However, the final installment of Harry Potter does capture the importance of self-sacrifice and bravery in the face of reckless evil. For that, it is a magical experience.
Rated: PG-13 for some sequences of intense action violence and frightening images
I've never been attached to the films surrounding Harry Potter and the magical realm of Hogwarts. The previous films were formulaic children's fantasy stories mixed with teenage love drama suited for high schoolers. While the latest films broke the mold some, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was not only an excellent film, but may have elevated the series past mediocrity. For the first time in the series, the film carried some emotional weight and application that was absent in the previous films. Much like the adaptation of Return of the King, Part 2 finds a way to be a non-stop adventure film while also remaining the emotional core of the series. The scene where Harry, surrounded by his past loved ones, sacrifices himself for his friends is emotionally moving, and his resurrection and return to defeat Voldemort is a picture of the Gospel. The series has always boasted a cast of British finest actors and actress (which are too numerous to list here), but two performances specifically shine in the second part ; Ralph Fiennes' depiction of the arch villain Voldemort is a strong and elegant depiction of the Satan-like character, while the always reserved and sly "villain" Serous Snape (Alan Rickman) in a series of flashback scenes fills the gaps in Harry's story which not only allow Rickman to give a fleshed out performance that deserves him an Oscar nomination, but also shows how his character, since the first film, has been following a selfless ploy to help betray and defeat Voldemort. His sacrifice, as well as Harry's and the others, points not personal gain or a sense of greater good, but to follow a demand to do simply what is right. As Neville defiantly tells Voldemort, when all hope seems to be lost, that he and his friends will not die in vain. "But you will," he says, "because you're wrong." Perhaps the books are better and perhaps it isn't worth the 16-plus hours to get to this film. However, the final installment of Harry Potter does capture the importance of self-sacrifice and bravery in the face of reckless evil. For that, it is a magical experience.
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