Spectacular conclusion to an epic journey

Rating: 10/10 (16 July 2011)

This movie was almost flawless! The acting was superb (Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter - you are gods among mere mortals) and the writing was very sharp. I for one have loved all of David Yates' HP movies and he doesn't disappoint here. The shots, the angles, the colors, the effects - a very visually appealing film.
I do wish we had gotten to see Fred's death on screen - the twins have always been my favorite characters so I do wish that a bit more respect had been paid. But I rather liked their little moment earlier right before the battle; I thought it was sweet and a good addition. In fact in general that's my only real problem with this film. I wanted more of all the characters, but alas I understand this would have been difficult. And I wish that Neville had killed Nagini in front of Voldemort, but he still had a defiant speech and he did eventually kill her so I'll let it slide.
But for me Neville, McGonagall and Snape really stole the show. And Bellatrix as always - HBC is annoyingly gorgeous and obnoxiously talented and she OWNS the screen. And the Grey Lady - she was fantastic! So creepy...
In general I thought this was perfect way to conclude the series that I grew up with, a realization that's a bit crushing though I count myself fortunate I got to be a part of this. Thank you JK Rowling, thank you cast and crew, thank you fans who allowed this to bloom into the phenomenon it has been - it's been a blast. And this final film - more than worthy of the Harry Potter name.