by Louie Ross Perez
We all know that this monster franchise will come to an end. Everyone is very anxious how the movie will depict the ending of one of the most beloved books of all time. As a movie fan, HP7 lived up to the expectations.
The movie started to where the part 1 has ended (which I always like by the way, LOTR remembered), Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends continue their search for Voldemort’s horcruxes. Their quest brings them back to Hogwarts, now in control of Severus Snape (Alan Rickman). Harry’s presence inspires the faculty to defy the Snape and his master, and they quickly gain back control of the school. But Voldemort’s forces are massed around the castle, and while Harry unravels the mystery of a long lost item, the students and faculty of Hogwarts must fend off a siege of powerful dark magicians. As his allies fall, Potter is soon faced with his immutable destiny: he must battle Voldemort and settle things once and for all.
I was amazed that this movie did not just concentrate on giving some scenes that will put you in awe because of the images, the effects and the sounds that most of the blockbuster films do. But the movie is quite well in depicting quite moments in the film that proved to be more powerful. I also like the way they portray the chemistry between the characters, even in the smallest of moments, I really like the kiss of Hermione and Ron after they destroyed one of the horcruxes.
Credits should be given to the director. He did not disapppoint especially those who read the books. But even if you did not read the book you can still follow the story because the decisions of the characters and the story itself is not that complex for the non readers not to understand.
It is understood that the main characters especially Harry, Ron and Hermione have already been in character for ten years and they played their part really well. Worth mentioning is Ralph Fiennes who played Voldermort because he was really effective, there are times that even I was scared of him. Also, Alan Rickman (Snape) gave a very sensitive performance that you would believe the feelings that he had from the experiences he has gone through.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a really great film. Just by the appreciation of the non readers (like me) of the film is pretty astounding. Very remarkable and this is a franchise that will not be forgotten and will still be seen by the future generations.
Rating: 5 stars
I watched the movie this weekend and you're right, I read the book and I was not dissapointed with how the movie concluded. I think the Harry Potter series is so successful because it's an uncomplicated but well written piece of work. This is one of those movies I can proudly share with my grandchildren someday =)
ReplyDeleteI most definitely agree with you and Ohnie. The movie is brilliant! My favorite part was when Professor McGonagall cast the spell Piertotum Locomotor and all the soldier statues moved and protected Hogwarts! I am a bit sad that the boy wizard will be waving his wand one last time but at least the movie went out with a bang and will be remembered by generations to come. :)
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