harry potter deathly hallows part 2 summary

And we Muggles have been made better for the magic.įilm critic Lisa Kennedy: 30 or also on /madmoviegoer “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” In the 10 years since Harry’s first big- screen close-up, the spell has never been broken. We make a life for ourselves and our beloveds. And the final scene does capture what happened after WWII and must take place after every war. Of course, when you’ve loved characters for more than 10 years, you want the best for them. This may be why the movie’s epilogue feels a little conventional: the tidy resolutions in a coda that feels gently triumphant, but also tacked-on. Other characters find their surprising mettle. Voldemort represents a true and maniacal malevolence.

Instead, it is the sense that Hogwarts has suffered blitzkrieg-like blows as London did in World War II. But in this war-riven ending, they haven’t avoided misery.Īs the once-stately Hogwarts is nearly reduced to dun rubble and Voldemort and his legion are advancing, it’s seldom been clearer just how deeply British this story’s roots are.įorget the fantastic ensembles that have included (or still do) a who’s who of Brit acting talent: Dame Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson, Gary Oldman, Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter and Michael Gambon, who replaced the late Richard Harris as Dumbledore in the third installment. Friendships have been tested and love tempted.ĭirector David Yates and writer Steve Kloves have taken to heart their stewardship of the franchise, begun with “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” They - and author Rowling - have always teased the light in the friendships. The franchise finale is a testament to how much has changed - but also remained foundational - for the bespectacled hero and pop-culture phenom. Without giving too much away, one of the last Horcruxes presents Harry (and all those who love him) with a dilemma worthy of great heroic literature. It’s fair to say that this is not a sequel one can wander willy-nilly into and know what the heck’s going on. The Dark Lord has gained Dumbledore’s wand. There are four Horcruxes left out of the seven Harry must find and destroy if he’s to defeat Voldemort. Severus Snape, the most goth of professors and Voldemort’s minion - portrayed with brilliant, unyielding severity by Alan Rickman - rules Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The great wizard Albus Dumbledore is dead.

“Part 2” takes that tussle to an amazing crisis point. Movie review: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” – The Denver Post Close MenuĪt their savviest, the books and films have reckoned with good and evil but also with the good and ill in each of us, finding hints of shadow in the most decent of heroes.

Harry potter deathly hallows part 2 summary