THROUGHOUT the long wait, anticipation and expectations over the final Harry Potter film, there is but one question that fans asked: Will the film prove to be the “perfect” ending to the Harry Potter saga they had loved so much?
Judging from the reactions of those fortunate enough to watch the advance screening on July 12 at SM Mall of Asia’s IMAX, the answer was a resounding Yes!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2 did live up to everyone’s expectations and silenced those who doubted the movie.
Still it was a bittersweet ending.
Happy that the film stuck true to the Harry Potter story and sad that there would not be any more films to look forward to.
In general, Deathly Hallows-Part 2 was executed properly from the script, the direction and the acting.
First, a lot of credit must be given to screenwriter Steve Kloves for being able to divide the last book of J.K. Rowling in such way that both parts remained engaging and equally shared in the excitement.
The movie immediately picked up where the first part ended, with Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) setting out to find the remaining Horcruxes to kill Lord Voldemort before he could kill Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and take over the wizarding world.
Kloves also did a good job with the flow of the movie, effectively setting up the final battle between good and evil film and making each scene important in the advancement of the story.
A big thumbs up also for director David Yates for showing how the Harry Potter novel had evolved through the years. He was able to effectively portray Harry’s maturity, that he wasn't a child anymore but a man ready to sacrifice even his own life for the people and world that accepted him.
ates was also able to balance the action and the drama in Deathly Hallows-Part 2. Visually, the film was loaded with fight scenes using wands and magic, yet amidst all the action sequences the emotions of the characters remained evident.
It made the audience share in the sadness of how it felt to lose someone you loved; inspired that even the weak could still be brave and strong; and how anything could be possible with faith.
Lastly, every actor portrayed his character with heart. They were all magical beings whether the good or the bad.
As for Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint—for one last time holding each other’s hand after winning and surviving the battle—they became true friends just like Harry, Hermoine and Ron.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2 served as a fitting climax to the eight movies that spanned 10 years.
It would not disappoint even if it really means goodbye.
For Harry Potter fans, be sure to spend a little more in 3D especially IMAX. It’s an additional treat to the whole experience.
Distributed by Warner Bros., Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:Part 2 will be released in Philippine theaters and IMAX, in 3D and 2D on July 14. It opens worldwide on July 15.
First published for The Manila Times. See here.
Well said. Bittersweet ending. :)
ReplyDelete@edil, i know right. it's bittersweet. one day, we'll sit in a cafe corner and remember the harry potter days, our childhood, and just revel in sweet nostalgia. ahhhhh :)
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