The curtain finally closes on the Harry Potter franchise as Hogwarts becomes the last bastion of hope against Voldemort and his overwhelming minions. HPATDH2 does a decent job of tying up the storylines and evoking hopelessness and I liked how academia becomes the refuge for all that is good. There's some feel-good scenes as house Slytherin finally get their just dessert and Severus Snape's true loyalties are finally revealed. Fantastic CGI is riddled throughout the film: magic golems, a Stargate Atlantis-esque defensive shield/bubble, the usual fireworks-like spells and a raging inferno. Unfortunately, the ending is a little pedestrian and I would've liked a bit more reflecting on past events for cohesion (if only the soundtracks of the prequels were more memorable). That said, the film is an enjoyable send-off and worthy of several watches.
8.5/10
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