An amazing finale for the most epic series... must watch

Rating: 10/10 (16 July 2011)

I had the highest expectations for this movie going in. And let me tell you from the start of this review: as a fan of the books as well, I enjoyed it much more in my second viewing, because in my first I was analyzing the changes from the books continuously (and I have to add they were surprisingly many). Nonetheless, I still enjoyed it the first time, but adored it the 2nd.
There indeed were many changes, but a lot of them are understandable and played out on screen. That said, there were a couple of changes I'm gonna have to get used to, like Harry telling Ron and Hermione that he's about to die, or Voldemort and Bellatrix dying like smoke... Yet the movie had much more good than bad.
The effects were top notch and Oscar worthy, the music was beautiful, the cinematography and editing were really well done, the direction was superb... and the acting was practically flawless. The trio did an amazing job, the younger cast as well; the adult cast was amazing and Alan Rickman was just... PERFECT. I bawled my eyes out in a certain scene with him, and in many others. Ralph Fiennes did a great job too.
So, whilst I admit some part could've been handled better, the ending result was very satisfying: an intensely entertaining movie, with a few laughs and a lot of tears while you go through some perfectly executed scenes and some kind-of-rushed-yet-also-great-ones. An absolute must-see, and an amazing finale for the best series ever. Mischief managed!