The Ends is Not Near, It's Here.
One of the biggest cultural phenomenon came to an end when avid fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series gathered at movie theaters all over the United States for the much anticipated midnight premiere of the conclusion to an influential and invigorating franchise that has spanned and entire decade.
It has been 10 years since we were introduced to "the boy who lived" on the cinema screen, and Harry Potter proves that it has not lost a single bit of spark or magic throughout the course of its series on the big screen. In the final installment of the popular book series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was not only entertaining, but nostalgic as the movie marked the end of an era; and for many, the end of their childhood.
Directed by David Yates and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in the three title roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, the film wastes no time in picking up right where part 1 left off, which is right when Lord Voldemort(Ralph Fiennes) obtains the Elder Wand. And with the death of Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore(Michael Gambon), Harry and his two best friends must set out to find the remaining horcruxes to kill Voldemort for good.
The visual effects were stunning, ranging from magic spells in fast-cut battle sequences and a large dragon guarding the Gringotts bank. The final battle at Hogwarts was powerful on many emotional levels, rousing up the die-hard fans in the audience as they watched their beloved characters fight for their own lives, and the lives of their loved ones. With every death that took place in the film, sniffles and sobbing could be heard in the audience, which goes to show how much the Harry Potter series has become an integral part of our lives.
Daniel Radcliffe's acting has grown so much since he first appeared in the series, and the confidence and compassion in which he exerts into the role makes us emotionally engaged and rooting for Harry Potter until the very end. When the final scene before the epilogue came, one cannot help but shed a tear when they realize that this will be the last time Harry, Hermione and Ron will be on the big screen together.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 most definitely lives up to all the expectation and hype, and can simply be described as a beautiful, bittersweet, and epic conclusion to a series that has touched the lives of many. And while the movies and book series may have come to an end, the magical memories will live on with us forever.
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