Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: July 15, 2011
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Potter17Nov 1, 2011
All right, I have read the book so I was expecting much more from David Yates. This film should have been extremely sad and devastating and Yates changed it to an action flick. I also think they should have focus more on the deaths of ourAll right, I have read the book so I was expecting much more from David Yates. This film should have been extremely sad and devastating and Yates changed it to an action flick. I also think they should have focus more on the deaths of our beloved characters, but still Deathly Hallows, Part 2 remains as one of the top films on the franchise. The visual effects, score, makeup, art direction and cinematography are undeniably impressive and the acting is pretty good (Forget about everything you have seen so far, the whole cast gives their best performances here).… Expand
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tiah143Aug 19, 2011
I saw this movie twice. I had great expectations because the actors kept saying how much better than the other movies it would be, and critics loved it. I loved the movie. It had very good effects and the acting is great. The costume andI saw this movie twice. I had great expectations because the actors kept saying how much better than the other movies it would be, and critics loved it. I loved the movie. It had very good effects and the acting is great. The costume and makeup department did a good job. It is a funny movie and in my opinion true to the book as much as it can be. People say they don't like that it's dark, but the movie is about dark wizards! If anyone thinks that a better movie could have been made, I would like to see them write a screenplay. :)… Expand
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Egypt1amAug 20, 2011
I really like the final instalment. Neville rocked!!! It had a little aroma of cheddar in parts but none less than the previous iterations. I will miss the HP franchise and am thankful to it for making reading cool again jn our house!!!
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ThemardlerAug 22, 2011
The scripting for Grint, Watson and Radcliffe is perfect, captures English teenagers to a T. But this, along with the last three movies, left out essential plot development. And,like LotR, the emphasis of the books was distorted in the filmsThe scripting for Grint, Watson and Radcliffe is perfect, captures English teenagers to a T. But this, along with the last three movies, left out essential plot development. And,like LotR, the emphasis of the books was distorted in the films and the endearing and quirky touches that kids love were sacrificed to spectacle. And making everything look dark doesn't necessarily make it scary. Why make movie of a book so many people love and not do it faithfully? Better done than not, but could have been done better.… Expand
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avatar16Aug 23, 2011
Les deux derniers opus m'étaient restés en travers de la gorge de part à certain manque de punch et de magie. Alors, pour ce final, je n'attendais plus grand chose. Mais comme par magie, ce dernier filmLes deux derniers opus m'étaient restés en travers de la gorge de part à certain manque de punch et de magie. Alors, pour ce final, je n'attendais plus grand chose. Mais comme par magie, ce dernier film se montre à la hauteur, étant un final très spectaculaire, aussi bien lors des séquences fortes que les scènes d'action. Malgré quelques longueurs et une fin bâclée niveau maquillage, la seconde partie des Reliques de la Mort finit la saga en beauté (mise en scène, ambiance, décors, costumes, effets visuels, acteurs...). Et quelle fabuleuse idée de la part de l'excellent compositeur Alexandre Desplat d'avoir repris les magnifiques thèmes de John Williams (surtout pour la fin et le générique). Pas mon préféré, mais l'un des épisodes les plus réussis de cette fantastique saga!… Expand
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themedorianSep 4, 2011
This last film is extremely well acted and brings the series to a satisfying conclusion. Yes, it diverges from the book, especially at the end, but it does so to create a more dramatic and exciting climax. The only thing that disturbed me wasThis last film is extremely well acted and brings the series to a satisfying conclusion. Yes, it diverges from the book, especially at the end, but it does so to create a more dramatic and exciting climax. The only thing that disturbed me was that several major events happened off-screen. Some main characters die, and nobody seems to care. Their names are not even mentioned. Aside from this, it is amazing that such a great cast has stayed together for ten years and created so many wonderful films. As someone who grew up a huge Potter fan, it is satisfying to see this series end so fantastically.… Expand
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rafael14Oct 16, 2011
the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 was undoubtedly the best movie of the coat, but the directors committed SOME errors like: The fight between Harry and Voldemort should take longer, but the special effects were very well prepared
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grandpajoe6191Nov 5, 2011
It's all magical and fabulous, splendid cast and powerful performances with a impressive ride of top notch CGI. The environment and tone of the movie starts grim and strong; however the only thing that prevented me from giving "Harry PotterIt's all magical and fabulous, splendid cast and powerful performances with a impressive ride of top notch CGI. The environment and tone of the movie starts grim and strong; however the only thing that prevented me from giving "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" a 9 was the corny ending that loosened up the mood it made. Nevertheless it is a masterpiece and a movie definitely to watch, normal people and HP fans all alike.… Expand
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sinadoomSep 28, 2011
The ending is predictable, but I like that. It's a great movie and really is an epic finale. A good way to end the series. There's not much more that could've been done to make this a better film.
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DeadshotCRYSISOct 28, 2011
A great movie for a great book franchise. Although not the strongest entry in the series, it is the most action-packed, one of the most interesting and one of the most epic.
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MediaCriticOct 18, 2011
Everything leads up to this. The final episode in the Harry Potter series. The fans have been through so much, to get to this. The movie is good, and the actors done a superb job. I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series, and love all theEverything leads up to this. The final episode in the Harry Potter series. The fans have been through so much, to get to this. The movie is good, and the actors done a superb job. I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series, and love all the movies, including this one. I won't ruin it, but the ending is a bit of a letdown. It's more or less the same as it is in the book, but a more cinematic epic moment could have been better, after years of waiting for this moment. The moment passed too soon, and it was a sort of letdown. However it is a great movie, but not as good as it seems to be in the trailer.… Expand
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dharmaJun 9, 2012
Individually ,each Harry Potter never satisfies and feel commercial and 'crass' by splitting the final book into two parts. Still, one of the best Harry Potter installments out there.
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Ips207Mar 14, 2012
I've grown watching Harry Potter like the rest of the Potterheads, It was a beautiful ending to one of the longest running movie franchise. Though it has it's flaws, it will still be one of the best of 2011.
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beingryanjudeAug 25, 2014
Bringing an extraordinary adventure to a memorable close is no easy feat. The Deathly Hallows is dazzling and, quite possibly, the finest of all eight films. The conclusion is glorious and heartwarming--everything that we needed it to be.
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DoehlMar 25, 2012
This film does exactly what the finale should do which is after watching this, I feel not only enthralled by the movie before me but my appreciation for the other Potter movies built with it
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JrAgujaIsAGleekJun 30, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish the movies would do the same job in concluding the Harry Potter series when the book did. Yes, it was satisfying, but nothing can beat the book.

As with the changes, I am mostly okay with it but I am still sad because without these changes, the movies would be more funner.

The only change I am not okay with Harry dancing with Hermione in Part 1. David Yates, your Harmione is showing. That is not okay at all. But at least you made it up with Ron and Hermione kissing in Part 2.

The special effects is up-par with this one. Very realistic and breath-taking.

The performances from the cast delivered their swan song to the Harry Potter series. Of course, it seems like the cast were born to play their roles which is great as I will always remember them as their roles.

The pace is action-packed and fast in Part 2. I wished the battle between Harry and Voldemort took place in the Great Hall because I want to see everyone to cheer for Harry.

Lastly, while they did make some cuts, I am glad they did not skim the entire book and it used its two parts wisely.

While it still didn't do justice to the book, the 2-part movie adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will satisfy both the fans of the book and the non-fans, which they will additionally enjoy the character development, performances and the special effects.… Expand
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FilmEqualsJoyNov 10, 2012
This is the last Potter film. It is basically a giant battle and that is it. There is much fighting, many deaths, and several battles. I like many of the previous Potter's for having a line between fighting and drama between the characters.This is the last Potter film. It is basically a giant battle and that is it. There is much fighting, many deaths, and several battles. I like many of the previous Potter's for having a line between fighting and drama between the characters. Here they feel a bit mashed together. This was not the best of the Potter films, but it certainly gave an effort to be. The performances are strong and there are familiar faces. The visuals are breath taking and marvelous. It is sad to say goodbye to the gang. I will miss the Potter films. Well done Harry! The series definitely went out on a good note.… Expand
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Compi24Nov 28, 2012
An excellent finish to an excellent franchise. "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2" brings everything home in a spectacular and spellbinding fashion.
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Rox22May 2, 2015
To be fair, I never read any of the books, so I can simply judge this based on that. Whether it is loyal to the source material or not is of no consequence to me.

With that said, I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun. Sure it isn't asTo be fair, I never read any of the books, so I can simply judge this based on that. Whether it is loyal to the source material or not is of no consequence to me.

With that said, I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun. Sure it isn't as good as some of the earlier movies, and the acting still OK-ish, but I still thought it was entertaining.

I will say I was a little disappointed about who Harry ended up with.

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HPatDHpt2 was a great conclusion to the Harry Potter movies. Flawed, but fun.… Expand
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SEROJMar 28, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG, the battle of hogwarts! I waited for this one so long! I almost cried when i saw the title on the begining. It was amazing, but probably not the way i was expecting it to be. I hated that they cut so much! Why they didn't show us how Fred died? Or Lupin? I mean that's what could make this movie more dramatic! It's the end man! When Harry killed Voldemort, why people were so indifferent... especially when he hugged Hagrid i expected him to say something more that "Harry...." what the? He killed the dark Lord man! And why when he found out that he's a Horcruxe and decided to let Voldemort kill him, Ron and Hermione didn't try to stop him? I mean Hermione felt sad when she found out that Harry's dead but i felt like Ron didn't give a about anything! Everything else was GREAT! So i would give this movie a 10/10 because i believe it could be better, but since it's not perfect, my final score is 8/10! Thank you J.K.Rowling for this great saga that i'm going to remember my whole life!… Expand
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KivaJun 11, 2013
The best Harry potter movie ever made and the best ending of an extraordinary movie series. Felt sad that it actually end. Bye Bye potter
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SamSkNov 26, 2013
Harry Potter has been the film series of this generation and millions upon millions adore it. I do like them but not to a huge extent. The closing saga is, undoubtedly, the best of the eight but it is not my favourite. What it does do thoughHarry Potter has been the film series of this generation and millions upon millions adore it. I do like them but not to a huge extent. The closing saga is, undoubtedly, the best of the eight but it is not my favourite. What it does do though is deliver a textbook finale and and the end I was satisfied with the movie. Also I should point out I have not read the books so I cannot compare the two. Good, thrilling action towards the end with excellent portrayals by the actors/actresses.… Expand
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joao1198pedroNov 28, 2013
the last harry potter was the second best harry potter behind the third movie,but it was an epical film.My thanks to David Yates that after all it's an good director.
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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015
At a mere 130 minutes, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the shortest of the eight films in the Harry Potter series. But for better and worse, it never feels like it. Director David Yates (who helmed the previous threeAt a mere 130 minutes, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the shortest of the eight films in the Harry Potter series. But for better and worse, it never feels like it. Director David Yates (who helmed the previous three installments of the series as well) and screenwriter Steve Kloves (who scripted all the films except Order Of The Phoenix) start the film exactly where Part 1 left off, and with the same moody, somber, unrushed tone. But what dragged endlessly in Part 1 simply seems appropriate here, as the story gently reabsorbs viewers before taking off. Then Yates and Kloves ramp the action up to manic levels—even including two cartoonishly brash sequences at the Gringotts bank that hearken back to Chris Columbus’ two Potter films—and find ways to draw out the final battle, extending it beyond J.K. Rowling’s original novel.

At times, that means dipping into surprisingly conventional territory—when Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and evil wizard Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) take their long-running battle to a room full of creaky, collapse-prone rope-and-wood bridges, the setting feels contrived and generic, equally suited for a Hitchcock drama, a Western, or a modern thriller. And a lengthy siege scene, while grim and thrilling, seems to borrow equally from Ran and The Two Towers. Mostly, though, Yates and Kloves find the grand scope in Rowling’s book, and mine it for all the excitement and pathos it’s worth.

Inevitably, it’ll be worth more to devoted fans. As with Yates’ previous Harry Potter films, Hallows Part 2 skips or rushes a lot of explanation, while also trying to stay faithful to the books by getting as much of their incident on the screen as possible. So the storyline sometimes feels like it’s crammed full of barely relevant events, and sometimes feels stretched thin as the characters make vast leaps of intuition to move the story rapidly forward.

Nonetheless, this is the most epic of the Harry Potter movies, the one that finally dispenses with side-quests and open-ended plotlines and offers up all the final payoffs. That includes satisfying front-and-center roles for too-often-neglected subsidiary actors Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, and Matthew Lewis, as well as a gratifying variety of grand dramatic moments, executed with commitment and style. From an early sequence where Rickman stands in a high tower, coldly surveying the prison camp that Hogwarts has become to a late-film showdown that finds small comic moments among life-or-death conflict, it operates on an intense yet tonally lofty scale suitable for the final act of a series that’s held the world’s attention for more than a decade. Its principal cast members were hired as cute prepubescents and have grown impressively into their adult roles; with this installment, the series itself completes a similarly protracted and rewarding maturation.… Expand
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geo333Jan 9, 2016
Harry potter last installment is full of action, powerful and satisfying moments that bring the H.P films to a magical conclusion, overall the series as a whole deserves the highest grading as it truly one of the best book to movie adaptions,Harry potter last installment is full of action, powerful and satisfying moments that bring the H.P films to a magical conclusion, overall the series as a whole deserves the highest grading as it truly one of the best book to movie adaptions, but a strong movie series as well.… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016
To be fair, I never read any of the books, so I can simply judge this based on that. Whether it is loyal to the source material or not is of no consequence to me.

With that said, I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun. Sure it isn't asTo be fair, I never read any of the books, so I can simply judge this based on that. Whether it is loyal to the source material or not is of no consequence to me.

With that said, I really enjoyed this movie. It was fun. Sure it isn't as good as some of the earlier movies, and the acting still OK-ish, but I still thought it was entertaining.… Expand
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AaronWasserman1Mar 26, 2016
Excellent movie and memorable finale! Made the whole series worthwhile and is the only time splitting a book into movies thus far even until 2016, that it has worked, and worked well.
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Aaron_WassermanJun 1, 2016
Excellent movie and memorable finale! Made the whole series worthwhile and is the only time splitting a book into movies thus far even until 2016, that it has worked, and worked well.
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mrdr4gonFeb 10, 2018
David Yates finally makes a great Harry Potter adaptation after years of struggling. Here his, as well as everyone else on board's, work is top notch and the Battle Of Hogwarts is portrayed rather well. An immersive and emotional experienceDavid Yates finally makes a great Harry Potter adaptation after years of struggling. Here his, as well as everyone else on board's, work is top notch and the Battle Of Hogwarts is portrayed rather well. An immersive and emotional experience that did not disappoint.… Expand
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CoreGamer1408Jun 26, 2022
I have watched all the six older Harry Potters films in a condensed period of time over a few months. This is the grand finale and it was a very satisfying conclusion to the films overarching story. The night battle which was used to coverI have watched all the six older Harry Potters films in a condensed period of time over a few months. This is the grand finale and it was a very satisfying conclusion to the films overarching story. The night battle which was used to cover the ropey CGI effects was kind of cheap looking though, but the day battle was fricking awesome! The family young and old enjoyed watching all these movies together.… Expand
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cameronhalmansJan 9, 2019
A great way to cap off just a good series. There was really only 2 great films in this series, the rest are good. The emotion in this final installment is high, stakes are high, and the believable domination of Voldemort is realized throughA great way to cap off just a good series. There was really only 2 great films in this series, the rest are good. The emotion in this final installment is high, stakes are high, and the believable domination of Voldemort is realized through the actors portrayal and actions on screen. However, Draco Malfoy’s character was wasted, absolutely wasted. You could’ve had a real raw moment with Harry and Draco, absolutely wasted. 70/100… Expand
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Cementer200Sep 27, 2020
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is a good movie. that ends the harry potter movie series 2001-2011 what a cinematic journey.
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MrPajamasSep 8, 2020
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 is the eighth and final film in the Harry Potter saga. A lot of things have changed here. It is no longer such a fairy tale as the first parts. Here it goes really tough and the story graduates toHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 is the eighth and final film in the Harry Potter saga. A lot of things have changed here. It is no longer such a fairy tale as the first parts. Here it goes really tough and the story graduates to the end, which is absolutely epic. Even before the end itself, the story manages to tell a few important things, and when the viewer absorbs everything in his head, there will be an incredible finale, where you will devour scene after scene, until the end, whether you like it or not, comes the last scene, which is once one of the best I've ever seen in movies. Absolutely excellent ending of the saga.… Expand
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geewahApr 21, 2021
While Part 1 may have been a disappointment, Part 2 with it's tighter script and quicker pace makes this a more than decent finale to the ever popular Harry Potter franchise.
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iCampoRamilJan 10, 2021
Y llegó el final, y qué final.
La primera impresión que te da es que va a ser preciosa estéticamente, y no falla en toda la película, cada plano es vistoso, todo es bonito, una auténtica gozada.
También suma que sea acción tras acción,Y llegó el final, y qué final.
La primera impresión que te da es que va a ser preciosa estéticamente, y no falla en toda la película, cada plano es vistoso, todo es bonito, una auténtica gozada.
También suma que sea acción tras acción, frenetismo tras frenetismo desde el minuto uno, cómo se necesitaba este ritmo acelerado en alguna de las películas de la saga, que chulo. Rebosa epicidad por todos lados, te pone los pelos de punta en algunos momentos, incluso a veces dan ganas de llorar, estás acabando una saga de 8 películas, y David Yates lo sabe, y quiere que sientas esa parte de morriña al acabar la saga.
Por cierto, qué buena es la banda sonora, la madre que me parió, qué buena que es, Desplat es un auténtico genio, e incluso me atrevería a decir que supera a John Williams.
¿Y LA escena? ¿Qué me decís de LA escena? Hogwarts, en su auténtico esplendor, qué maravilla por dios. De las mejores escenas de la saga sin duda alguna.
Lo dicho, escenas de acción, el ritmo apabullante, la banda sonora, la fotografía, y sobre todo el reparto, uf que reparto, como se nota la madured, hace que esta película sea totalmente maravillosa como final de una de las sagas más míticas.
Algo malo, por decir algo, quizás se profundice poco el los personajes, hacen que cada uno tenga su ratito en pantalla, pero quizás me falte desarrollo o profundizar en algunos personajes que seguramente en los libros sí ocurra.… Expand
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adzcantillasNov 26, 2021
Voldemort's Defeat in Battle of Hogwarts is a Death Symbol. I'm like everyone will die anyway so why getting by Planet Earth going through Tough Times. Sometimes myself just wanna grabbing shots with Fun ain't doing Wrong. As of now I'm justVoldemort's Defeat in Battle of Hogwarts is a Death Symbol. I'm like everyone will die anyway so why getting by Planet Earth going through Tough Times. Sometimes myself just wanna grabbing shots with Fun ain't doing Wrong. As of now I'm just sailing between Waiting for Death if not calling my shots Starting Off Existing.… Expand
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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023
I grew up with Harry Potter, and in my opinion this is a wonderful sendoff for a brilliant series
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tonyGreenAug 5, 2011
As a non-believer in the Harry Potter franchise I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Although my understanding of the plot was restricted by my general ignorance of the preceding movies, the plot is fairly linear and easy to follow. ForAs a non-believer in the Harry Potter franchise I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Although my understanding of the plot was restricted by my general ignorance of the preceding movies, the plot is fairly linear and easy to follow. For me the winner is the CGI, quite simply the best I have seen to date. Absolutely flawless and a lot of really nice close-up details. Stunning without ever being too much. And utterly real feeling. True Harry Potter fans will love this film I'm sure, and even as a non-fan I enjoyed it, a solid 7/10 for me.… Expand
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JacobSep 17, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Harry Potter is one of the longest and most successful film series fo all time. onw it is time for the series to come to an end.. Part I was one of my least favorite film on accout of lack of development and a poorly developed story. While Part II isnâ… Expand
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god-amaterasuJun 26, 2012
The latest Harry Potter film concludes an epic saga: we're talking about one of the most successful episodes, but that does not appeal to those who never liked the boy wizard. Not bad, though.
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wishmasterJul 24, 2011
The last film, in my opinion not the best, but if was fun, good special effects, but the **** on the Harry Potter that spoke Dombuldore, Bellatrix my love
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podunk411Jul 17, 2011
We'll, 7.5 movies later, we finally reach the end. After the somewhat terrible pacing and decision making that went in to Deathly Hallows Part 1 (Harry goes Camping), this final film is many steps up from that. Its hard to keep epic pacing upWe'll, 7.5 movies later, we finally reach the end. After the somewhat terrible pacing and decision making that went in to Deathly Hallows Part 1 (Harry goes Camping), this final film is many steps up from that. Its hard to keep epic pacing up with so many movies over so many years, and I don't think they ever really had that down (Harry Potter movies never seem to be at the level of Star Wars, or Lord of the Rings), but they still managed to get a good solid --almost epic-- film at the end. Definitely worth seeing this on the big screen (not sure it's worth 3D though).… Expand
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TheGorillaOct 30, 2011
This one comes out a little weaker than the first part. It had some cliches which I couldn't stomach, and which is unusual when it comes to HP movies. It's my least favorite HP movie.
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TokyochuchuDec 14, 2014
The Harry Potter franchise is one of the finest ever created, right up there with the likes of Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. As the closing chapter, the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 is unmissable yet as a standalone film, it is also possiblyThe Harry Potter franchise is one of the finest ever created, right up there with the likes of Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. As the closing chapter, the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 is unmissable yet as a standalone film, it is also possibly the weakest in the series. There are certainly some highlights, including the biggest tearjerker of the series, but too many major incidents are covered in too little time. Oh wow... This major character just died... But no time to register that properly because we've got to move onto another battle scene. This leads Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 to feel a bit rushed and also somewhat lacking in characterization.… Expand
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lususgreeneJul 18, 2011
Harry Potter as usual provides a above average not quite hi art movie and book experience. This movie is the same solid level of quality as all the others. HP books and movies should not be ranked among the best of the best of all time, butHarry Potter as usual provides a above average not quite hi art movie and book experience. This movie is the same solid level of quality as all the others. HP books and movies should not be ranked among the best of the best of all time, but they are enjoyable, deserve a large audience, and provide a good level of quality. So sit back relax and enjoy it, but don't forget this is kid Lit, really good kid Lit granted, but kid Lit just the same.… Expand
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GagnarNov 4, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Long had I awaited the Deathly hallows: Part 2, and after watching it all it just kept blowing my mind even long after the credits started rolling. Great action, beautiful special effects and watching the plot unfold made me lose no eye contact with the theater screen. Yet I felt something was amiss, there was missing something, this movie actually lacked emotion! The action is fluid and exciting making perfect usage of the 3D dimension and simply seeing this great movie through to the end was really satisfying, but never the less I could just not stop thinking about the book I read years ago, which impressed me way more then this film. The sole reason of this is because I found this movie to lack emotion, because the entire movie focuses way to much on Harry, which is a shame because there is just so much more going on involving hes friends and enemies. Daniel Radcliffe is just to many times on screen and to long which leaves Hermione, Ron, Fred, George, Molly, Arthur, Bellatrix and everyone else somewhat in the dark. Vendettas being fought out to the death between aurors and death eaters, Voldemort battling hes former teachers and mentor, Slytherin rejoining the great battle, Harry's final words against Voldemort, asking him to try to feel sorrow and regret and much much more like these events are left out in this movie. This movie lacks the emotional punch the book had which is why I rated this movie a 7 out of 10. It is a great movie, a movie which will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time, but afterwards I simply could not help it but to feel disappointed because of how it all story wise turned out.… Expand
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cabritaJan 2, 2012
I must start to say that I have not seen any of the Potter movies except this one. I was curious to see how it held up on its own. I was very happy to see that the movie explained much of the background to the whole conflict. The film doesI must start to say that I have not seen any of the Potter movies except this one. I was curious to see how it held up on its own. I was very happy to see that the movie explained much of the background to the whole conflict. The film does not have much story to it. it is merely a recapulation of the story with a stunning climax. The film sets a good tone with it's dark feel. Overall the film plays off the success and developpement of all the other movies. Overall a not bad movie that plays of the success of the others, but it does deliver a well done climax.… Expand
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davenbettridgeJul 17, 2011
To those reviewers who cant help but be black and white with their movie reviews by scoring a 10/10 just because they were entertained for 2 hours or a hated 1/10 because the movie didnt stay 100% faithful to the novel, I simply say that ItTo those reviewers who cant help but be black and white with their movie reviews by scoring a 10/10 just because they were entertained for 2 hours or a hated 1/10 because the movie didnt stay 100% faithful to the novel, I simply say that It could have been so easy to stuff these movies up, most movies fall flat with 3 sequels, but the Harry Potter series has been able to hold out on its quality, for the most part, at least to fans who have read the books. HP and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was fun, enjoyable and an entertaining closure to a long series. Did the film makers need to split the 7th HP book into two movies? Definitely No. but the film makers did pull it off, it wasnt perfect, nor was this the best Harry Potter movie but the film does work, despite some of the drama falling a little flat and for a few unintentional goofy moments. I did enjoy the last Harry Potter movie, and Im glad that the series is now over and we can move on.… Expand
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ZuZuZuJul 31, 2011
As an ordinary viewer, I think you might be surprised of the movie. As a Harry Potter fan, the ''epic'' ending gives me a sour taste and leaves me disappointed. The first part was awful, incredibly bad, almost boring. This one gives me theAs an ordinary viewer, I think you might be surprised of the movie. As a Harry Potter fan, the ''epic'' ending gives me a sour taste and leaves me disappointed. The first part was awful, incredibly bad, almost boring. This one gives me the character development I've been hoping for, but unfortunately, as a whole, after reading the books, I wonder if the writer has ever read the seventh book. It is just so unsatisfying, the action happens just too fast and everything smart disappears. Just a bunch of actions that just don't link. Anyway, the most disappointing is the Hogwarts battle. That was truly a failure. Apart from the scene in the chamber of secrets, I find everything just so unimpressive. I think this, the first part and the sixth movie might be the worst in the series. I hate to make comparisons, but I wonder how this movie would have looked like directed by the one who directed Prisoner Of Azkaban (that was truly the best movie in the series for me). Despite my strong dislike, the lead actors were amazing.… Expand
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aldoo_ufoJul 17, 2011
I have read every single Harry Potter book and I really had great expectations with this movie (even more so considering how faithful to the book was Part 1). Sadly they were not completely met, but that doesn't mean that the movie was bad atI have read every single Harry Potter book and I really had great expectations with this movie (even more so considering how faithful to the book was Part 1). Sadly they were not completely met, but that doesn't mean that the movie was bad at all. Visually speaking it's marvellous, and the actions scenes were a treat for the senses, and the plot was woven in such a fashion that was almost always gripping. Sadly, some of the most captivating moments of the book were treated in such a shallow way that didn't really allow the audience to completely identify with the feelings of pain or longing of the characters (such as the scenes of Snape's memories or the conversation at King's Cross or the final battle). Nevertheless, it's a movie well worth watching, and most likely all the people who aren't familiar with the books will find it engaging, and arguably the best of the saga.… Expand
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DanielMiddlemanJul 17, 2011
It's a great movie. Great special effects. Just glad they didn't feel the need to add an incredibly sexually suggestive scene as they did in the last movie which many very young children ended up being exposed to. This movie would have ratedIt's a great movie. Great special effects. Just glad they didn't feel the need to add an incredibly sexually suggestive scene as they did in the last movie which many very young children ended up being exposed to. This movie would have rated higher if you didn't have to see the first part one beforehand.… Expand
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tgillet1Jul 20, 2011
I love Harry Potter, thought Part 1 of Dealthy Hallows was the best movie to date, and recognize the fact that changes need to be made from books when making movies. I also thought that Part 2 was overall a very good and enjoyable movie withI love Harry Potter, thought Part 1 of Dealthy Hallows was the best movie to date, and recognize the fact that changes need to be made from books when making movies. I also thought that Part 2 was overall a very good and enjoyable movie with some phenomenal effects and several outstanding performances. That said, I am in utter shock at the overwhelmingly positive reviews here and particularly at Rotten Tomatoes. The movie was quite good, but it nonetheless had some glaring flaws. The pacing was off throughout the movie, the attempts at humor were mostly complete failures, and some of the changes made from the books were poorly considered. ***SPOILER ALERT***

Positives: Helena Botham Carter as Hermione - best performance of the movie, with the right type of humor; the dragon escape from Gringots - brilliant effects and understated emotional and thematic elements; Alan Rickman - no more need be said; Warwick Davis - his biggest role in the movies yet, and he's great. The stone knights of Hogwarts, and all of the other visual effects.

Negatives: Gringots was rushed, sense of danger too understated. How/why did Luna end up back at Hogwarts? Attempts at humor that distracted from the tone of the movie. Humor in a movie like this needs to shake one slightly out of their funk, laugh inside, and slingshot back into the dark mood with a reminder of the lightness that might yet be, not make a crowd laugh out loud or giggle (for examples, see almost anything done by Joss Whedon, or in the HP books themselves). Molly Weasley first being timid when approaching Bellatrix, then smiling after killing her just for a crowd-pleasing "yay" moment - not in character or tone. Finally, the last battle was too scattered and not nearly as good as in the book. Why not take advantage of a brilliantly written scene in which Neville is being burned under the sorting hat, with the rapid and dramatic change when he takes it off in defiance and removes the sword unexpectedly? Why send Ron and Hermione to try to kill Nagini when the surprise and shock of Neville killing her right in front of Voldemort would have been wonderful? This scene was drawn out by being stuffed with action, when it could have been paced properly to stress the emotions of the characters and the stakes instead. Instead of honest moments of triumph, we get false and contrived feeling moments.

Final positive: The epilogue - recaptured the spirit of innocence and magic, bringing the story full-circle. This was the one part of the story I felt was delivered better in the movie than in the book.… Expand
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Travass80Jul 25, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I start off, this review is based of a lover of both the books and the movies and my review is influenced by the fact they deterred from the book, so if you don't care about that...move along ;)

I've read all the books at least once and the later books probably a good 3 times each and I've watched the movies equally as much, again, with more watching on the later movies.

All that being said, I felt the last movie felt a bit...lacking and very rushed. I said it after the first part and I'll say it after the 2nd part...both parts should have been 3 hours long, to give the last book the justice it deserved.

The movie was and felt...rushed. They skimmed over a lot of things from the 7th book and even skipped over completely parts. They took some of the best parts of the book and shortened them to a 5-10 second long part in the movie, completely deflating the build up/reward you get from them in the book.

It just felt lacking. I read the last book recently in preparation for the movie and unfortunately left the movie kinda disappointed.

I'm still giving it a 7 because it was still a good movie with fantastic acting, great special effects, and everything else you expect from the fantastic series Harry Potter has been. But being a large fan of the books definitely influences my review and I'm upset that they didn't do the 7th book justice at all.

Granted, I felt the same thing about Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. The book was far superior than the movie and it really affected the enjoyment I got [or didn't get] out of the movie[s].… Expand
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louis-wilkinsonAug 9, 2011
way to over rated in may opinion,it is to complicated and there is not a clear view of what they got to do.
But it is better than part 1.
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gvazdasAug 2, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was really enjoyable to watch with decent 3D effects and great acting, however, the ending was a big disappointment for a big Harry Potter fan as this is the last Harry Potter movie.… Expand
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manurockAug 6, 2011
The film is OK and harry potter is always a good reason for me to go to the cinema or to read a book but this film lacks emotion. The first part was for me much better than this second part which, as someone said before, was soulless andThe film is OK and harry potter is always a good reason for me to go to the cinema or to read a book but this film lacks emotion. The first part was for me much better than this second part which, as someone said before, was soulless and hollow. Luckily for the crew I can't award less than a seven because the book is so good that the film managed to be very entertaining, possibly Gringotts being the best scene. Finally I think it was a good idea to split the film in two and I still think that both lacked a few necessary details from the book.… Expand
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alicantinistaAug 9, 2011
Por fin ocurre algo en esta saga, la cual pienso que podia haberse ahorrado alguna que otra pelicula. La gallina de los huevos de oro de Rowling pone punto y final a una saga que necesitaba terminar de la manera que termina. Aunque si bien esPor fin ocurre algo en esta saga, la cual pienso que podia haberse ahorrado alguna que otra pelicula. La gallina de los huevos de oro de Rowling pone punto y final a una saga que necesitaba terminar de la manera que termina. Aunque si bien es cierto podria haber tenido algo mas de duracion y exponernos ciertas escenas que podian haber sido mas emotivas y quedan relevadas a un segundo plano. La batalla final entre los dos magos mas poderosos del mundo no resulta tan espectacular como cabia esperar. Aun asi la pelicula ofrece por primera vez desde hace mucho tiempo, entretenimiento y emocion hasta el punto en el que te quedas con ganas de ver una nueva pelicula.… Expand
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wakuwakuAug 15, 2011
I really like the series of Harry Potter. I wanted to watch such a this movies. But there are some scenes which disappointed me. I wanted to watch the scenes which the magicians battle.
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GHillAug 18, 2011
Not the best of the series (that would be number three, prisoner of Azkaban), but a competent, well done finale. Emotional and exciting, missing the humor and fun of the books, but so did the last movie, part I. The dark tone of cameraworkNot the best of the series (that would be number three, prisoner of Azkaban), but a competent, well done finale. Emotional and exciting, missing the humor and fun of the books, but so did the last movie, part I. The dark tone of camerawork is overdone and oppressive.… Expand
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sonkapAug 24, 2011
An avid reader of the series, I was pretty happy with how the final half of the 7th book was portrayed. Cinematography was beautiful and they depicted the story well. It was great to see the final chapter of Harry Potter on the big screen.
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spadenxDec 8, 2011
While its a solid film overall, I feel the run time pushes it a little and makes it feel a bit dragged on. Also the film fails to capture the emotion of what is happening and I am a bit disapointed by that. The acting is solid and the effectsWhile its a solid film overall, I feel the run time pushes it a little and makes it feel a bit dragged on. Also the film fails to capture the emotion of what is happening and I am a bit disapointed by that. The acting is solid and the effects are some of the best in the series. It did its best to follow the book as well. It just didnt hit home for me I guess.

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I hate the critics of this film. The only reason they gave it good reviews was because it was the final film of the series. Pretty much every other film before that (besides POA and GOF) were bashed by them. This film was about as good as the previous 2 HP films.… Expand
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Aldhn001Dec 8, 2011
Harry Potter is a name we can all relate to. Firmly rooted in British pop culture pride next to Bag Puss and that weird insurance meerkat, the books and films have inspired, excited and just plain annoyed an entire generation. Also they madeHarry Potter is a name we can all relate to. Firmly rooted in British pop culture pride next to Bag Puss and that weird insurance meerkat, the books and films have inspired, excited and just plain annoyed an entire generation. Also they made my mum cry. Since I read the first word of the first book my mind has had a Daniel Radcliffe lookalike hidden within it. And now, in July 2011, (because of course that… Expand
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Jaredc324Jun 24, 2023
It's still riddled with the David Yates lack of urgency and lack of making things feel significant between characters, giving life and dynamic to the moment, and is lazy when conveying moments. There is a lifelessness to his directing, andIt's still riddled with the David Yates lack of urgency and lack of making things feel significant between characters, giving life and dynamic to the moment, and is lazy when conveying moments. There is a lifelessness to his directing, and only in transitions do you feel the wakeness after the slumber of execution you sit through. He isn't bad, he's just not a lively director. And for the last 3 films, it was felt incredibly. The movie has some powerful things in it, and I do believe is Yates' best outing yet. But as emotional as the resolve was, I didn't feel the impact, the heartfelt goodbye. Still is a good solid Potter movie that has some high stakes. But I felt Yates wasn't the right director to close out this series.… Expand
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jwt7000Dec 30, 2011
A great ending for a good series, but it wasn't epic enough. The focus was great on the three main characters, however the technical flaw was that it didn't go exactly by the book and some of the drama parts from the book were cut off. AlsoA great ending for a good series, but it wasn't epic enough. The focus was great on the three main characters, however the technical flaw was that it didn't go exactly by the book and some of the drama parts from the book were cut off. Also some of the other characters that died in the movie (as according to the book) should have been seen. The deleted scenes on the DVD & Blu-ray releases of this movie weren't enough to justify an incomplete movie.… Expand
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bassthingAug 4, 2011
Well what a disappointment David Yates has been to the Harry Potter franchise. Having made such a completely un-enjoyable mess of Half Blood Prince my wife and I were completely put off seeing Deathly Hallows part a at the cinema, despiteWell what a disappointment David Yates has been to the Harry Potter franchise. Having made such a completely un-enjoyable mess of Half Blood Prince my wife and I were completely put off seeing Deathly Hallows part a at the cinema, despite having seen all the movies so far on the big screen. However, a week ago we thought we were proven wrong after watching part a on DVD. We found it to be a surprisingly enjoyable, yet bleak film. â… Expand
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TVJerryJul 19, 2011
I've never read the books and haven't really loved the movies (although I've seen them all). Even so, this final film was full of loose ends that had to be tied upâ
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jarndyceJul 15, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's the thing: reviews from all the major critics are unfailingly unhelpful, and I'm always left wondering what movie they saw that I didn't, usually when, as here, they just love the film. The Potter finale is not bad, by any means. Nor am I concerned that it takes liberties with the books. The problem is that, as a rousing finale, it is lacking, chiefly because the pace is all wrong. We've been set up for 11 years for the momentum that must carry this film, and it's all stops and starts. Not good. Then, and also irrespective of Rowling's story, I was deeply disturbed by Voldemort's weak agenda. Haven't we been led to anticipate that, in full power, he is going to consume the world? So - why is he so triumphant at the Hogwarts scene, as though the school were his ultimate goal? The Voldemort I've been expecting would not bother making a recruitment speech to the kids. They join or die, period, and he's too flimsy here to be truly scary. On the plus side: Rickman is fabulous. Radcliffe is better than he ever was. AT LAST, Maggie Smith gets to strut her stuff. That makes it worth it. But...this was not a truly successful film conclusion to the saga. And, to be rather **** I so wanted a bit more oomph when Mrs. Weasley takes out Bellatrix. PS All the reviews indicate lots of casualties from adult and young characters. Hmm. A few, none terribly shocking.… Expand
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RassillJul 21, 2011
I found this to be a fitting if somewhat underwhelming end to the most repetitively episodic and stiffly acted of franchises (not counting the recent Star Wars trilogy movies BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAPPEN, THEY F$%^ING DID NOT HAPPEN OKAY?!I found this to be a fitting if somewhat underwhelming end to the most repetitively episodic and stiffly acted of franchises (not counting the recent Star Wars trilogy movies BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAPPEN, THEY F$%^ING DID NOT HAPPEN OKAY?! Ahem....) Director David Yates and screenwriter Steve Kloves do exactly what they have done with previous installments; which is to move the film along as fast as possible whilst using as little expositional dialogue as possible and simultaneously dumping anything from the books that had any real character deepening qualities, ( Dumbledores dark past is completely sidestepped) or emotional clout, and leaving it cruelly flapping on the cutting room floor like a confused, suffocating trout. The battle of Hogwarts looks, well... pretty crappy, with Yates attempting to ape shots from Lord of the Rings and failing, despite having a much bigger budget to work with.Oi! SAY WHAT?! Uh Huh! No **** Anyway, I can't be bothered writing anymore about this movie as it doesn't deserve it. Piss off Harry Potter, seriously. Yeah okay the books are fun and the movies are WHATEVER but does this crap really deserve to be the overwhelming super fart franchise it has become? NO! So much is better than this: looking at a wall for example, certainly a more wholesome experience than being forced to sit through either of the first two movies. Scratching your eye, easily as much fun as watching Harry Potter 5, fa show! Funny story: I actually farted earlier and it reminded me of Daniel Radcliffe's acting when R-Pattz died in HP Sause 4, what a stinkyness that was, jeez, in fact pretty much anytime Radcliffe had to really emote in a scene he failed miserably, though he did get less crap, but in the end he was still crap. and he knows it. The other two actor-children-people-things? Crap. Oh! Pushing a granny down the stairs, that's probably more fun than all the movies combined actually, and that's free to do, and only takes a second, AND you don't have to sit through twenty odd hours of crappy child actors pretending to actually like the crappy movie they're acting in yet all the while being glad they are who they are, not just because they're richer than most of us, but because they don't have to be us and not be in Harry Potter like we aren't, and have to pretend to everyone else that they like the movies everyone else likes such as Harry Potter, which thay actually think is only okay and not the second coming and would probably rather go down to the park and do an outdoor activity if you asked them, or even just do something else, like say....waterboarding themselves! Transformers is crap too, and loads of other stuff and whichever the latest tight wearing super ninny movie about a dude who got some powers through no fault of his own but was then able to pooh through peoples minds and travel back in time and become his own anus or his planet would explode or whatever even though he a bit socially awkward cause of their differences just like all of us are, awww, is. IRON CAPTAIN THOR FARTS 4: The secrets of the Teenage Mutant Ninja prostitutes! Its all the same! HuuuuuP! I actually am a Harry Potter fan, believe it or not, but I think this previous 'stream of consciousness' shows just how apathetic I was towards this movie and it got me thinking about whether artistic movie tastes are perhaps cyclical and.....well I don't know, originality might become fashionable again, probably not though so.... Johnny Depp I'm seriously annoyed at you too, make a good movie would ya?!.....aw WHATEVER Harry GO AWAY!!! Pirates of the Harry Potter and the Spiderman of the neverending rehash of easily digestible multiplex gruel, with extra self delusion! Aye why not!… Expand
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lahaineJul 31, 2011
Coming from a non-harry potter fan, this was a decent film and a suitable finish to a series that spans an entire decade. It acts well as the climatic third act to the slow-burning, exposition-filled set up, of the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.Coming from a non-harry potter fan, this was a decent film and a suitable finish to a series that spans an entire decade. It acts well as the climatic third act to the slow-burning, exposition-filled set up, of the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Its a well paced, action packed adventure with dazzling visual effects (possibly the best visual effects of all the harry potter films) and a deft sound mix. It also excels artistically with the usual good performance from all our stars and a brisk screenplay that narrates the bombastic plotline with relative ease. Being the finale, it would have been pleasing if a bit more screen time was given to many of our secondary characters and most of all, a lengthier epilogue would have given it a better conclusion. This definitely won't go down as a classic, but it does well at wrapping up a memorable collection films.… Expand
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frugalDonnieJul 15, 2011
Growing up with Harry and his friends, its hard not to get attached to the characters. Having said that the movie was a disappointment. Yes, the movie looked great; yes, the movie was a good end for the series but there was something missing,Growing up with Harry and his friends, its hard not to get attached to the characters. Having said that the movie was a disappointment. Yes, the movie looked great; yes, the movie was a good end for the series but there was something missing, the element of epic-ness. Unlike Lord of the Rings or the original Star Wars films, Harry Potter lacked the wow factor that brought the other films to another level. However, I didn't come out of the movie hating it nor did I come out loving it. The movie is great to see with a group of friends, so I recommend go see it but don't pay full price, matinee will do!… Expand
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Angel123456Jul 17, 2011
I paid $32.67 for a XBOX 360 and my mom got a 17 inch Toshiba laptop for $94.83 being delivered to our house tomorrow by FedEX. I will never again pay expensive retail prices at stores. I even sold a 46 inch HDTV to my boss for $650 and itI paid $32.67 for a XBOX 360 and my mom got a 17 inch Toshiba laptop for $94.83 being delivered to our house tomorrow by FedEX. I will never again pay expensive retail prices at stores. I even sold a 46 inch HDTV to my boss for $650 and it only cost me $52.78 to get. Here is the website we using to get all this stuff, MetaCent.com… Expand
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dominoredJul 27, 2011
Enjoyable, but lacked the focus on real epic battles you read of in the books. The battles shown in this movie are more of the background noise to the story; you see the consequences without really seeing the details. Another 15 minutes andEnjoyable, but lacked the focus on real epic battles you read of in the books. The battles shown in this movie are more of the background noise to the story; you see the consequences without really seeing the details. Another 15 minutes and some real focus on this element would have earned a 9 from me. I hope the extended DVD takes care of this shortcoming. Harry Potter's "love" interest completely lacked chemistry. Much of the early chemistry from characters in the movie series also seems missing.

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alexandergreenSep 4, 2011
This is the only Harry Potter book I have not read, so I saw these final two instalments with no idea what to expect. The result, was fairly disappointing, despite a fantastic sequence involving Snape. It all seemed a bit too muddled around,This is the only Harry Potter book I have not read, so I saw these final two instalments with no idea what to expect. The result, was fairly disappointing, despite a fantastic sequence involving Snape. It all seemed a bit too muddled around, and it didn't feel as epic as it could have been. As for the ending, well, it was never going to be easy to transfer what happens onto the big screen, and they did an okay job of it, but it's still pretty stupid.… Expand
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dev92Aug 25, 2012
I much prefer the books and I think this film was overly hyped (for obvious reasons). It is a shame that they felt the need to split the films because very little happened in this film and it could have been cut down quite significantly. AI much prefer the books and I think this film was overly hyped (for obvious reasons). It is a shame that they felt the need to split the films because very little happened in this film and it could have been cut down quite significantly. A bit of a sad day for Britain now that Harry Potter has finished but the books would always be my recommendation.… Expand
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JTKelleyAug 10, 2012
I wanted to like this more... I really did, especially having grown up with the books. However, muddled plotting and copious amounts of expository dialogue, due to a rushed pace, kept this film from realizing its full potential.
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Ronman1969Jul 15, 2011
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ntherewas123Jul 15, 2011
These are not my own words - they are an assorted collection from the pens of the critics who dared to disagree with the vast majority of sheeple who believe that anything related to Harry freakin' Potter is holy: 'Gloomy imagery, the series'These are not my own words - they are an assorted collection from the pens of the critics who dared to disagree with the vast majority of sheeple who believe that anything related to Harry freakin' Potter is holy: 'Gloomy imagery, the series' only consistency has been its lack of excitement and ineffective use of special effects all to make magic unmagical and to make action seem inert.' It is 'unfocused, supernatural-themed sludge.' 'Director David Yates moves at only two speeds: Super-charged yet not impactful and laboured and faux-majestic stillness. He constantly misjudges moments by underplaying events that should be cool, like jumping off of a dragon.' Not to mention the missed details in the books. I'm not saying that you could fit eveything IN, but I'm sure if Yates tightened up the sloow, soap opera style lifetime tv movie (which incidentally, was the whole of his career before Potter) Harry Potter since the Order of the Phoenix wouldn't be these 'dreary [slogs]' of movies.… Expand
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MecandesJul 16, 2011
I have to say I was really disappointed by the final Harry Potter film. This is the opening weekend, and the reviewers are all raving... and they are all wrong; it's like they saw a different film than I did -- is it because I didn't read theI have to say I was really disappointed by the final Harry Potter film. This is the opening weekend, and the reviewers are all raving... and they are all wrong; it's like they saw a different film than I did -- is it because I didn't read the book? I've generally enjoyed the films, but this was far from the best Potter film -- and frankly it leaves me continuing to wonder how this series managed to stay so beloved and highly hyped for so long. Really, this is what it was all building to for all these years?

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shimano6000Jul 16, 2011
I have not read a single Potter book, but have watched all the movies. This was let down by a poor ending. I failed to really care who lived or who died as well. Overall it failed to engage any emotions or interest and in the end it felt likeI have not read a single Potter book, but have watched all the movies. This was let down by a poor ending. I failed to really care who lived or who died as well. Overall it failed to engage any emotions or interest and in the end it felt like a money grab.… Expand
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dahui58Jul 17, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Deathly Hallows Part 1 was a great movie in my opinion, certainly one of the best in the series, it was full of great scenes, mostly because it was taken faithfully from the book. However in splitting the book into two films, they had to squeeze about 10 chapters into a full length movie. This led to a need to grossly diverge many of the locations and events from the actual book, and a lot of important elements were missed out, as well as unwanted ones added. It's such a shame when they have to resort to Cliches such as Harry and Voldermort both crawling broken towards their wands like some sort of action thriller, and I don't remember the bit in the book where Harry and Voldermort jump struggling off a cliff.

Other minor details annoy me as well, for example one of Malfoys 'henchman' was replaced by a black student in the room of requirement scene where Harry is finding the diodem. I mean, is racial equality that bad that every scene now needs to have an even distribution, so much so that they change a scene from the book (Crabbe dieing, or was it Goyle, I'm not too sure. Instead now some random character they invented dieing.) Also instead of killing Snape in the Shrieking Shack they decided to move that absolutely classic scene into the Hogwarts boathouse, which just felt another unneeded cliche to make it look slightly more epic.

Don't get me wrong though, the movie was entertaining enough, but way more of the same. We've already seen the epic Red vs Green wand clash about twice in the series now, and it happened again, multiple times in the film. But at least they managed to make Voldemorts death look slightly less climactic and sudden as it was in the book.

So to summarise, I found the film to be one of the weakest in the series, even if it was alright. Nothing really new was seen, despite it being the conclusion to an epic saga. Due to the decision to stretch the book into two films, Part 2 came seriously lacking in my opinion, and some people I've spoken to even found it to be a slog. But, if you are a Harry Potter fan or not I'd reccommend at least going to see the film. In fact if you are not a fan of the books you'll probably enjoy it even more.… Expand
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FollaringoAug 30, 2011
Just more Harry Potter and like the other films, not bad but not good. The end of the movie is just a shame. Boring in some moments, I think this movie have been made for kids and Harry Potter fans.
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rishSep 11, 2011
Harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 was a disappointing movie. Compared to the book there was extra scenes and deleted scenes. It still had great action and it had a bit humor in it also. I think this part was the worst between allHarry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 was a disappointing movie. Compared to the book there was extra scenes and deleted scenes. It still had great action and it had a bit humor in it also. I think this part was the worst between all the other parts and I have to say that in the Tom felton and family were real scaredy cats… Expand
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TyranianApr 9, 2019
A mildly good ending is let down by endless plot holes and pretentious drama.
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pauljohnsonMay 11, 2012
Ultimately disappointing. The biggest problem with the conclusion of this franchise is that Harry so unflappably walks the path of good that his victory over Voldemort not only feels inevitable, but hollow. What made The Return of the King -Ultimately disappointing. The biggest problem with the conclusion of this franchise is that Harry so unflappably walks the path of good that his victory over Voldemort not only feels inevitable, but hollow. What made The Return of the King - another fantasy epic - such a great conclusion was Frodo continuously succumbing to evil. While in that we knew good would triumph, it was such a struggle to get there. This, and the previous film were both diluted by its over-reliance on effects, hollow uninteresting battle scenes, hammy dialogue - lines such as "I've always wanted to use that spell", and the poorly delivered "Yeah? You and who's army?" and nothing in the way of much of a story. At no time did it feel as if our heroes were in any danger or placed in impossible situations.… Expand
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imthenoobJun 16, 2016
Felt rushed and time jumpy. There was no real content with this one and I think that's what makes it so disappointing. You do go in with high hopes for the last film of this epic series and it just doesn't liveup.
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MarkMusicMar 21, 2013
I admit it, I haven't read the book (Its like 1000 pages, you done lost your mind). But I know enough from what my class has said about it. Apparently what they've said and the movie aren't the same. It seems as this movie spread into two hadI admit it, I haven't read the book (Its like 1000 pages, you done lost your mind). But I know enough from what my class has said about it. Apparently what they've said and the movie aren't the same. It seems as this movie spread into two had no plot in either. At least the others tried and succeded. This one just was basically action. And I'm one of those people who wouldn't mind no real plot, but the acting I've seen better. I personally think Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader was much more entertaining, and visually better. Plus it had more 'Magic' if you get what Im saying, even without there full cast. Percy Jackson I believe and I actually read all the Percy Jackson books, they made a better movie. Whats wrong with Harry Potter, the acting is less then good. Why do critics praise these movies, Im almost 95% sure non of them have even picked up the book. Part 1 was distant and made the point unclear, part 2 was nothing more then action and effects. Watch if your a fan but no much… Expand
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JimbeiDec 14, 2013
The book is a masterpiece, maybe my favourite of all time.... but the film is very disappointing. I give it a 5 (which for me is "bad") only for the performances of actors like Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Watson and others, forThe book is a masterpiece, maybe my favourite of all time.... but the film is very disappointing. I give it a 5 (which for me is "bad") only for the performances of actors like Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Watson and others, for the locations and for the special effects because the plot is awful. They've destroyed the best parts (deaths of Voldemort and Bellatrix, Harry's "death" and his meeting with Dumbledore, the end of the power of the Elder Wand...) they've made them in a "popular" version, but believe me, for the lovers of the books this is a shame. Worst Harry Potter's film ever.… Expand
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CameraBounceGodMar 16, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this movie was great but i felt like it wasn't for adults...and instead it was for teens who are not adults yet.....anyway......the black kid there seems forced ....wade actually thought it was the other fat kid.....for a second there......whats abloody diadem.....i wanted malfoy to steal the diadem...just kidding....the ghost scene was pretty bad i thought....but its all good......voldemort was pissed there at the end there.....if we die for this im gonna kill you is lame......the kicking of the horcrux was badass.....he doesn'tseem to even want to keep nagini safe any more....before the night is out he will come to me...why does voldemort know that **** excellent question....maybe hes scene it in a vision....but didn't know about the way harry can come back from heaven....which i actually forget right now so i don't blame him.....LOL… Expand
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jjnoahjamesJul 17, 2011
Made CHEAP and made to MAKE MONEY.

I was very unsatisfied when I left the theater. I felt like the directors, actors, producers had a tough time making this, or everyone just kinda was happy it was over and just gave up! Here are my tenMade CHEAP and made to MAKE MONEY.

I was very unsatisfied when I left the theater. I felt like the directors, actors, producers had a tough time making this, or everyone just kinda was happy it was over and just gave up!

Here are my ten reasons why;

1. The 3-D was a waste. I thought, after seeing the previews, these people in Hollywood were finally making 3-D look good! But they aren't there wasn't enough 3-D in Harry. + Can't they make freaking lens free I-Max 3-D glasses!!?

2. Next this was "setty"! I hate "setty" movies! What I mean by "setty" is that during one scene there are all these people around and watching a fight go down..and two things go wrong...one it's kinda stupid and feels like you're on a set when this kinda thing takes place....but it get's worst when the characters all run away and go fight in there own little rooms....it was kinda funny...its like a big scene get's set up...than woosh (well not really they walked haha) they're in the castle fighting...

3. The fight scenes sucked (see last point). There was not enough blood (for a finally), and when many characters got hurt or died you didn't see anything. CHEAP.

4. The film was very dry and boring at first. The opening scene was almost like a really bad reality show...where there were pauses and script stumble and lots of awkward silence.

5. Plot holes....as many other reviewers point out...but one that bothered me was a character from the beginning disappeared and ended up at a place Harry didn't know about...it was so stupid it was like why wouldn't she just tell him she was going there. Such a dumb plot hole.

6. There was no Dobby, and too little Rubeus. When Rubeus was used his scene was cheap and quick. I would have liked to see him kick some goblins in the face! I felt like they are saving Dobby for the next series (in conjuction with the ending, see next point). I felt like I was cheated. Everyone should show up in the finale, and show up in style.

7. The ending....oh my gosh the ending was so bad....I can't believe they didn't save that for the blu-ray extras. I felt like this was a SCAM and that they were just trying to set up the next Harry Potter franchise! Yuck. Great way to ruin a movie!

8. The dragon!!! Come on it's an awesome dragon! This is fantasy land! Do more with the dragon! Hey how about some 3-D flying angles?!??!! 9. There weren't enough fantasy creatures, and unique special effects that made the first couple movies within a unique world..this felt like it was cold and old.

10. The kissing scenes (if you want to call them that) sucked!

Sorry I hate to be like that. But it really was bad.… Expand
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akelz7Jul 15, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2... as an adaptation from a book, it dissapoints. As an action film, it dissapoints. As a completion of the (mostly) great saga of the boy who lived, it's disappointing. Get the idea yet? RodgerHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2... as an adaptation from a book, it dissapoints. As an action film, it dissapoints. As a completion of the (mostly) great saga of the boy who lived, it's disappointing. Get the idea yet? Rodger Ebert said: " seem fair enough, and "Harry Potter" now possesses an end that befits the most profitable series in movie history." Fitting. That's what this movie feels like, a profit machine. It felt generic, or at least the ending did, the underwhelming, underplayed, disappointing ending. Shame, really.… Expand
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FilkowsJul 16, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you're a fan of the films you will enjoy this greatly, for it brings an end to Harry Potters journey and wraps it up in a neat little bow. However, if you are a fan of the books, like myself, you will be disappointed, for the great amount of detail and important side stories left out, which left me feeling a bit empty. Things like the ignorance of the deaths of certain characters (eg: Fred being killed off screen), lack of reactions to Voldermorts and Snapes deaths were just a small selection of anti-climatic moments. I could go on and list everything the film failed to include but it would be better to just go and re-read the books as the films, especially this one, don't do them justice.… Expand
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twidelJul 16, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am fan of the HP books, and went with great expectations to see this movie, Sadly I went out very dissapointed. It was a very superficial, flat vision of the book. The scene with Harry and LV and the end was just created to show up the 3D effects. The most important thing, the core of the whole story the death of LV was incomprehensible and lack of the rich nuances of the book. Other scenes, like the moments before the death of Snape with Nagini on the floor instead of the sphere of the book for example took away the magic details of the magic world and focus on the butchery of regular action movies. I agree with the person who points that David Yates doing have moved the movies away from the books.The only satisfaction I got was seeing such an impeccable cast working together.… Expand
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Haoleboy2011Aug 2, 2011
Shame....shame...shame...That is not how the book ended, not even close and why would they do that after a brilliant part I...I have to believe if you read the last book then you would be mortified at how they butchered the ending...andShame....shame...shame...That is not how the book ended, not even close and why would they do that after a brilliant part I...I have to believe if you read the last book then you would be mortified at how they butchered the ending...and argueably the most important scenes...Nevilles defiance ...the end of Nagini ...and the batlle between Voldemort and Harry....I was so disappointed...I have seen all of the previous movies more than once but not this one...It was by far a major letdown and the most egregious movie of the series....bahhhhhhhh!… Expand
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AlphajamesSep 7, 2011
I have often been criticised for not reading any of the books, but after watching the last film i honestly don't care if the book was as ANTI climatic as the film then I have no problem with not reading them even the latest twilight had aI have often been criticised for not reading any of the books, but after watching the last film i honestly don't care if the book was as ANTI climatic as the film then I have no problem with not reading them even the latest twilight had a more thrilling end, don't get me wrong I give credit to all who worked on the film and J.K Rowling but it does drag out a bit.… Expand
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CelineNov 12, 2012
Oh, the despair! The disappointment! The first half of the movie is Ok and comes from the same vein as the part 1. It was lively, enjoyable, respectful of the book. But the Battle of Hogwarts??? COME ON! How could they do that? How could theyOh, the despair! The disappointment! The first half of the movie is Ok and comes from the same vein as the part 1. It was lively, enjoyable, respectful of the book. But the Battle of Hogwarts??? COME ON! How could they do that? How could they twist the last part of this super saga into a kind of video game on screen? The visual effects give all the images a kind of melted, waxy appearance... All the scenes the book fans have been rehearsing in their minds, waiting for the movie like Molly Weasley killing Beatrix, the last face-to-face between Harry and Voldemort... they're either absent or spoiled. Honestly, I think I won't even buy the dvd...… Expand
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SoobinatonicJan 5, 2017
i still stand by the first 2 were the best. with the new dumbledore came an entirely different personality than he was supposed to have. they followed closer to the books (as close as they could get) cutting out peeves even in his cruciali still stand by the first 2 were the best. with the new dumbledore came an entirely different personality than he was supposed to have. they followed closer to the books (as close as they could get) cutting out peeves even in his crucial role towards the end still irritates me. all in all i finished watching it but it leaves too much empty and forgotten.… Expand
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DenebKaitosJul 15, 2011
I admit it, I have not read the books. With that said, the movies should stand on their own. None of them have, and this one is no different. There is so much wrong with the movie it is difficult to know where to start. So I won't. I will sayI admit it, I have not read the books. With that said, the movies should stand on their own. None of them have, and this one is no different. There is so much wrong with the movie it is difficult to know where to start. So I won't. I will say that parts seemed lifted from the Phantom Menace, Star Wars film, and that is not a good thing.… Expand
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gromitSep 29, 2011
On Holidays and yesterday I finally got a chance to see part 2. I think the fact I fell asleep in a cinema for the first time ever pretty well sums it up for me, this movie would be great for insomniacs.
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SradJul 15, 2011
I am convinced that the critics who have raved about this movie and have given it such positive reviews haven't actually read the books. This movie diverges from the actual book way more than I could appreciate as a HP fan. The HogwartsI am convinced that the critics who have raved about this movie and have given it such positive reviews haven't actually read the books. This movie diverges from the actual book way more than I could appreciate as a HP fan. The Hogwarts battle scenes seem to be the director's own version of the events rather than a recreation of the book (if you've seen the trailers, you would have suspected as much). Unfortunately, while the first four movies brilliantly followed the books (given the time constraints of a movie), ever since director David Yates got involved, the movies have moved away from the books (Half Blood Prince being a great example of Yates doing his own thing). Deathly Hallows 2 in my view does an even poorer job of visually recreating the book than Half Blood Prince did. In summary a most disappointing end to the Harry Potter years… Expand
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