Best Movie of the Summer and one of the Years Best! Fitting End to such a Grand Story!

Rating: 10/10 (11 September 2011)

Ten years ago Harry Potter began and now, ten years later, it ends with a beauty and majesty that is unmatched by any other film in the series. Here is where everyone went all out, both in performance as well as artistic wise. Our beloved three main actors; Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, put on on the performances of their careers in this final Harry Potter. They unleash an emotional side of themselves that we haven't seen before in their movies while also showing the strength of their characters unlike we've ever seen in any other Harry Potter. However, alas, it is still nearly impossible for any actor in the movie to stand by the imposing figure of the scared and angry Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) as well as the intimidating and secretive Professor Snape (Alan Rickman); who also has an almost Darth Vaderish feel about him in this movie, and not be out-shined. Either way, besides the outstanding performances, the special effects team worked the most amazing kind of magic for the climatic final battle of Hogwarts. The posters show that Hogwarts is in ruin but seeing how it got there just sets an almost tearful mood for decade long fans (and even non-fans shall be tempted to shed a tear for the painful sight). The technical aspects of the film will blow anyone as much as the performances will. Altogether it will cause your eyes to blaze with the power from this film.
In this final Harry Potter film the secret of the "Deathly Hallows" will finally be revealed as well as what secret Dumbledore had kept from Harry all these years. The great battle for Hogwarts will begin and Harry most face his toughest challenge of all. It all comes together and of course we all know that it could've ended either good or bad but, happily, it was not the latter. The story takes a hold of you and will keep you firmly grasped until the very last powerful scene of the film. It's ending is a fitting end to one of the greatest film franchises in history, bringing about emotional power that will finally make the restraining tears burst through.
In this film you will laugh, cry, and even applaud as the final reel ends. As Harry Potter comes to a much anticipated close the feeling will be bitter-sweet, after all, it's not easy seeing everyone's favorite wizard leave the big screen for the last time. But, the wonderful cast and crew who worked tirelessly on this decade long project will definitely have a bright future in Hollywood. Me, personally, cannot wait to see what else they do and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" has my vote for Best Picture of the Year at the Golden Globe Awards.