In the long-awaited series finale, Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, returns for the final battle of good versus evil.

Rating: 10/10 (9 December 2011)

In the long-awaited series finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011), Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, returns for the final battle of good versus evil. Also returning from Part 1 are the director, David Yates, and the screenwriter, Steve Kloves, for the completion of the Deathly Hallows, continuing where the story left off .With Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) obtaining the Elder Wand it would seem that he is more powerful than we have yet seen him. And, the race is on as Hermoine Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), continue to search with Harry for each horcrux to destroy; in order to weaken and hopefully defeat Voldemort. The expertise, of these experienced film developers and in the actors who have completely absorbed their characters, surely shows in the enjoyment of the viewer. I can't imagine anyone not appreciating the value, of the entertainment, offered by this film.
In keeping with the overall dark tone of the movie the color palette is limited. In the scenery dull days and darkness persist throughout the movie leading up to the final battle. Sepia tones exist in the telling of the age of buildings that we are to believe have stood for hundreds of years. Even in an opening scene, as the characters stand on a sunny beach, the tone is dark as the actors are shown large and in the forefront and in very dark clothing; they are overshadowing the brighter lit beach and water. The CGI graphics are blended seamlessly in the same color palette giving little away as to where they begin and end.
Another important aspect, of the movie, that lends itself well to the tone and theme is in the sound effects and dialogue. The original score, as always, is impressive and assists the theme in every scene. Even in the quietest moments where there is very little background sound, like where you are to hear the dark Lord, Voldemort, as he clearly enunciates commands, the impact is one in tune with the dark theme of the movie. Another clearly effective portion, of sound, is in a battle scene where the sound is dulled and not everything that is going on in the background can be heard; one can imagine this is how a person in a raging battle would hear; from deafened tones.
There are a lot of movie series that offer examples of good versus evil; like The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Star Wars Trilogy, and the Twilight series. This one, however, is made even more special by the span of time that it has impacted even younger generations and in the long run, several generations. Along with this being a well-loved series, the theme of good "magic" versus evil "magic" makes the journey more intriguing and fun. I have to say that I feel quite fortunate to have followed all of the books and the movies and the finale did not disappoint me. I believe that my viewing had an even greater impact on me for seeing this film in the IMAX 3D. I even attended it twice and have since purchases the DVD for my collection.