Short Review of HP and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Just thought I'd try my hand at a film review... Not sure how good it is, but I at least gave it a go!

*WARNING: SPOILERS...LOTS OF THEM*

Ten years have been building up to this moment, a film which marks the end of many people's childhoods, and it certainly does not disappoint. In fact, it surpasses all expectations. This is powerful stuff.

Snape's memory montage was the emotional pinnacle for me: to see his anguish and vulnerability, previously concealed beneath a controlled, icy exterior was absolutely heartbreaking, and made all the more real as he was clutching Lily's body in despair. Alan Rickman undoubtedly deserves an award, or several million, for his powerful performance. Another highlight of the film was Neville's heroism, demonstrated in scenes which were brilliantly triumphant and caused an entire cinema to cheer for his character, sending a message of hope and strength to underdogs everywhere. The long-awaited kiss between Ron and Hermione - proving, once and for all, that there is truth in that old cliche 'opposites attract' - provided a glimpse of joy amongst all the darkness and devastation.

The soundtrack was breathtakingly profound and sweeping, giving a sense of poignancy and gravitas to the most significant scenes. The epilogue, which could have so easily been cheesy and overdone, was actually incredibly touching. I had tears in my eyes as the characters waved their children off at the train station to embark on a new adventure (hopefully one with less deaths). In a nutshell, it is everything you'd hope the finale would be and so much more.