Well, it's finally over

Rating: Null/10 (19 July 2011)

Part 2 starts at the moment Part 1 ended with Voldemort getting Dumbledore's wand and Harry grieving at Dobby's grave. Harry and his pals then go to Gringott's Bank in search of a horcrux which must be destroyed so Voldemort can be killed once and for all. They also would like to find the three deathly hallows, objects which give the owner immortality. Their journey leads back to Hogwarts, which is now under Death Eater control and a grim place, indeed.
This movie is exactly like the book, so I knew what to expect and wasn't surprised or disappointed, just not particularly entertained. This director loves CGI and the film's cartoony and chaotic mood doesn't lend itself well to emotions. Big events like deaths are rushed, the movie is confusing even if you're familiar with the plot, and it just didn't deliver a Grand Finale to Remember. Ron and Hermione have very little to do here and their big kiss is robotic; speaking of robots, Ginny still can't act and has no chemistry with Harry. The long-awaited epilogue scene was just like the rest of the movie - okay but not, "WOW." If you like computer animation and explosions, you'll love this movie. If you prefer heartfelt emotion and meaningful dialogue, you'll be disappointed but glad you stuck it out to the end.