There's a disconnect between all of the VFX wizardry and narrative power, though, slight as it is. Wands crackle, magic sizzles, dragons screech, giants topple, heroes weep, villains shriek, and gods fall. What follows is an arresting clash of the titans in which the Potter-led trio break into Gringotts bank, make their way back to Hogwarts, reunite with their secret brothers in arms, and take the fight to Voldemort's legions. Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), having seized the Elder Wand from Dumbledore's grave, turns his attention to his favorite pastime: plotting the gory demise of nemesis and beloved Hogwarts messiah, Harry Potter Hogwarts continues to cede power to Severus Snape (Alan Rickman, stealing yet another Potter film) and Voldemort's demented Death Eaters Snape, in turn, reflects on the events that placed Hogwarts in his hands and Harry, Hermione and Ron set out to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes and put an end to Voldemort's reign. It barely pauses for an opening title sequence the theme that has so dutifully accompanied Harry Potter for eight films now offers little cheer or refuge, and even less relief or respite. To its credit, The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 doesn't waste any time. When last we left our faithful heroes - Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) - the haunted and hunted young wizards were completely isolated from their teachers and friends for the first time in their lives on the run and battling for their very existences after burying a dear friend following a too-close-for-comfort encounter with Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter). The efforts of the many filmmakers, actors, artists and technicians who've walked through the doors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Honored. The risky, oft-criticized proposition of splitting Rowling's seventh book into two films? Vindicated. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has it all.
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Rowling's burgeoning wizards and warriors deserved a big screen finale of sky-splitting proportions, and returning director David Yates and series overmind, screenwriter Steve Kloves, were more than happy to oblige. After fourteen years, seven unexpectedly gripping award-winning books, eight wildly successful record-breaking films, eight billion dollars at the box office, and the franchise GNP of a small, self-sustaining nation, author J. It had to end, and it had to end spectacularly. Reviewed by Kenneth Brown, November 4, 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Blu-ray ReviewĪnother must-own Potter release materializes in glorious high definition. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes It all ends here.įor more about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Blu-ray release, see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Blu-ray Review published by Kenneth Brown on Novemwhere this Blu-ray release scored 4.5 out of 5. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe.
In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Blu-ray delivers stunning video and reference-quality audio in this exceptional Blu-ray release Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)