It's hard to express my feelings for the Harry Potter franchise. I never read the books as a kid and as a 17 year old wasn't interested in watching 3 young children flying around on broom sticks and casting spells. As time has gone on my opinion has totally changed and I began to appreciate how special the films are to some many people and I've been eagerly awaiting the final instalment. I'm happy to say it doesn't disappoint and is a great way to end the series. David Yates and screenwriter Steve Kloves have done a great job in pushing as much detail as possible in this final film and giving the franchise the farewell it deserves. The film is action packed from start to finish with massive action scenes including a bank robbery with a dragon and the final battle between Lord Voldermort and Harry Potter. It's also great to see all the loose ends finally tied up. Will Ron and Hermione finally get together? Will Harry defeat Lord Voldermort? What is to become of Neville Longbottom...Thankfully all these questions and more will be answered.
The film is the shortest in the series but manages to keep the plot moving without having to cut anything important out. This film is more focused on the action then in previous film but you don't lose the emotional side of the story and characters as most of us have got to know them over the last 10 years. I say most because someone (who shall remain nameless) decided to watch this film without reading the books.....or watching any previous Potter film. The special effects are the best out of all the previous films with the battle at Hogwarts being the most impressive. As for the 3D it's getting a one word review......pointless!
The acting has never been better with Alan Rickman, Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes giving the stand out performances. Daniel has never been better showing moments of brilliance unseen in the previous films. He has certainly shown that he is more then capable of having a good career in acting. Alan Rickman is again fantastic as professor Snape, giving the film it's most emotional scene as we finally find out what's really going on with him. Ralph Fiennes is finally let loose and does a great job in showing just how evil Lord Voldermort can be. The only downside is that the rest of the characters are nothing but bit part players which is a shame as it would of been good to see some other rivalries shown in more detail. Also characters that have been with us throughout the series are killed off without any real emotion. Again this is disappointing but understandable to a point as the film's main focus is on Harry and Voldermort.
This is the most action packed film in the series and provides good closure for anyone who has followed the story. The film is a great way to end the series and fully deserves the success it will undoubtedly receive. Just don't bother watching it in 3D.
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