Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Reviews
Urban Cinefile
As far as spectacle goes, this final chapter of the Harry Potter franchise has plenty of it with showy special effects and a rich and alluring density that once again overshadows the narrative
Urban Cinefile
A pyrotechnic wonder, a superb feast of visuals, innovative design and fabulous camerawork. And the eager fans cheered and clapped at the Sydney premiere, even if I didn't
Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)
There's visual overstatement, stone-heavy exposition, self-seriousness (masquerading as maturity), CGI-laden plot (falling short of spectacle), and predictable action sequences.
Scene-Stealers.com
[It] bungles key moments that have built-in dramatic weight from the book with ordinary staging and a breakneck pace. Many of the movies, including this one, have merely summarized the books rather than actually interpreting them.
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| Original Score: 2/4
RedEye
Epic battle? Please. Director David Yates moves at only two speeds: Super-charged yet not impactful and labored, faux-majestic stillness.
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| Original Score: 2/4
Observer [UK]
There are moments of wit, fear, imagination and grace that one remembers over the years, but they are scattered among the long drawn-out, meandering narrative.
Boston Herald
130-minutes of unfocused, supernatural-themed sludge.
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| Original Score: C+
New York Press
Now that the Harry Potter series is over, maybe the truth can be realized: This has been the dullest franchise in the history of movie franchises.
PopMatters
Deathly Hallows Part 2's most evocative moments generally have him thinking about death, not just his own, but also others'.
We Got This Covered
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is a bittersweet parting for the Boy Who Lived, an excellent finale for the popular boy wizard who has captured the hearts of so many people.
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| Original Score: 8/10
Examiner.com
Part 2 ends up being a worthy note for this decade-long franchise to go out on with a satisfying conclusion to bid farewell to these enduring characters.
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| Original Score: 3/4
TheShiznit.co.uk
The movie ... manages to be a worthy ending to what has become one of the greatest film franchises ever released.
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| Original Score: 4/5
American Profile
An emotional, have-a-hanky-handy experience for many viewers as characters they've come to know, love and care about make their collective exit.
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| Original Score: 4/5
Little White Lies
The final film has been labeled the 'epic conclusion' and I was elated to discover that it didn't disappoint.
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| Original Score: 5/5
Daily Express
Fans can rest assured -- without wishing to spoil any of the major plot lines -- that their patience will be paid off fully, and some, in the final epic Harry Potter chapter.
This is London
You need a deep grounding in Potter-lore to make the slightest bit of sense out of it, but that won't be a problem for most people who see this film.
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| Original Score: 4/5
Daily Telegraph
This is monumental cinema, awash with gorgeous tones, and carrying an ultimate message that will resonate with every viewer, young or old: there is darkness in all of us, but we can overcome it.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Potter universe, magical as it is, is more grounded in heart and soul than many fictions. You don't read Harry Potter to escape, you read Harry Potter to find your way.
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| Original Score: 3.5/4
Akron Beacon Journal
A satisfying wrap-up of the series, with an especially effective performance by Alan Rickman.
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| Original Score: 3.5/4
