These lighter moments laced throughout are much-needed as events take an intense, dark turn when the weakening Voldemort assembles his army to lay siege to Hogwarts.įrom there, it's backs-against-the-wall Brit spirit with the devastating attacks laying waste to the iconic school. The sequence is deftly punctuated with snippets of humour, as Hermione takes on the form of Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter) to get past the guards. The story, adapted by long-time Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves, is the most direct of the series, tasking Harry with finding and destroying Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) remaining Horcruxes (objects containing pieces of his soul) to defeat the Dark Lord.ĭirector David Yates launches the action swiftly, setting the lead trio off to infiltrate Gringotts vault and retrieve a Horcrux. It's an emotional farewell for fans of JK Rowling's fantasy world, but also one that's easily accessible to those who don't know their Muggles from Moaning Myrtles. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 stands as a spectacular closing chapter to the wizard saga, packed with breathtaking action sequences and moving performances from Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. JK Rowling's final Harry Potter novel The Deathly Hallows was split down the middle for its big screen adaptation, and as Part 2 draws closer, excitement among the boy wizard's loyal following is reaching fever pitch. The likes of X-Men, Indiana Jones and Spider-Man go on and on but are their backers brave enough to bring them to an end? For Harry Potter and Warner Bros, there is no option to continue - for now, this has to be it. Hollywood's endless factory line of sequels, rehashing of ideas and exhuming of dormant franchises to rake in the box office dollars has lent a soap opera feel to blockbuster season. "It all ends." That's the message delivered by the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 marketing blitz. Warning: This review contains spoilers that some readers may prefer to avoid.