The Harry Potter franchise has been a phenomenon for the last 10 years. With the books ending in 2007 and part 2 of the Deathly Hallows due out in 2011, this penultimate film makes sure Potter fanatics around the world will not be left disappointed.
We last seen Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, being left a mission by Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) the late Headmaster of Hogwarts School. Harry’s enemy, Lord Voldermort (Ralph Fiennes) had hidden parts of his soul in various horcruxes, and it is up to Harry to destroy them and to save the wizarding world from the clutches of Voldermort. The only problem? These horcruxes could be anywhere.
In this movie, with the help of his sidekicks Ron and Hermione, played by Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, they set out to find the final 4 pieces of Voldermort soul to destroy. The Dark Lord however, is getting stronger with each passing second and has taken control of the Wizarding World with the help of his ‘Death Eaters’. Hogwarts, the Ministry of Magic and even parts of the ‘Muggle’ world have all come under fire from Voldermort and his team and only Harry and his friends can save it.
This instalment of the Harry Potter series is the first one not to be set within the ground of Hogwarts School and aside from the opening 30 minutes, it is manly Harry, Ron and Hermione searching for the Horcruxes that will save them. As the opening line suggests that ‘these are dark times’ and that couldn’t be truer. With a Horcrux found, the trio then set about how to destroy it; a task that proves more difficult than they think. As the search for the remaining horcruxes continues and with them not able to find a way of destroying the one they have, the tension begins to build.
There is however, much more to this film than just the destroying of the Horcruxes. The relationship between Ron and Hermione is beginning to grow with actors Rupert Grint and Emma Watson stealing the show with their portrayal of friendship, heartbreak and love. Helena Bonham Carter reprises her role as the violent and wacky witch Bellatrix Lestrange, brilliantly conveying the Dark Side of this film. There are also short appearances by Rhys Ifans who play Xenophilius Lovegood, Luna’s dopey dad, and Bill Nighy, as head of the ministry of magic. There is also a comic side to this film too, with the return of lovable ‘free elf’ Dobby and a few classic on liners from the famous Weasley twins Fred and George, played by Oliver and James Phelps.
This film keeps you on the edge of you seat the whole way through and you can see why author of the books JK Rowling regards this as her favourite. The millions of Harry Potter fans will not be disappointed with this film and its twists, turns, tragedy, love and heartbreak. It also ends perfectly to keep the audiences guessing for the much anticipated Part 2 and final film of this book phenomenon.
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