Harry Potter 7 Part 2 review

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, a review

"Da-da-dada-dum, da-da-dum"

…I apologize for that failed attempt to recreate the Harry Potter theme.

Ah, Harry Potter 7 (Or 7 Part 2, or 8.) It's been a long time coming, and I'll be a monkey's uncle, Warner Bros. finally pulled through.

Whoop-de-doo! (Throws streamers and confetti into the air).

…Yeah, I'm not that hyped up about it.

Before you light your pitchforks on fire or whatnot, let me explain. I am not excited about the films because the books have been, are, and will always be superior to the films.

And no, I'm not saying this as some sort of purist fanboy who only believes that the original source is the only way to go. I'm saying that back in 2007 when the final book was released that I was happy and thoroughly satisfied when it did come out that I needed no film adaptation to help me enjoy it. (Yes, I even enjoyed that female fantasy wish fulfillment at the end that is only outdone by Stephanie Meyer).

"Silly Burnout" you say. "Why are you more excited for a Michael Bay interpretation of a toy franchise than for the end all of end all of the film franchise?"

"Simple," I say. "Because I don't already know what'll happen with M. Bay's insanity"

It's not to say the HP movie directors were bad (Okay, Chris Columbus has lost his edge and it took a while for David Yates to get the movies right). It's just that it's hard to find someone attempting to adapt this lengthy and this expansive a lore without something being lost. Even Peter Jackson had to shave some stuff down (Is anyone really that broken up over Tom Bombadil?).

The Harry Potter books are known and beloved by a wide majority of the public and you're hard pressed to find a child who doesn't know the lore from the back of his/her hand. (With the exception of the hardcore Christian parents who don't want their children to do witchcraft in the house. Personally, I don't see how this is a problem for any parent who teaches their kid that this isn't real, as well as the fact that I think Twilight teaches a worse lesson for little girls.)

At least with M. Bay, you'll never know what'll happen, even with the Movie Adaptation out on sale. A madman's interpretation of a toy franchise that he isn't interested in has more originality going in than several director's interpretation of well-known events.

(Which on a side note, WB, do not even think of screwing up the Mass Effect film. If you do, I will drive past your studio and be inclined to throw a brick through your window and drive off if that's the case).

Along the way, we've had many changes: school uniform regulations were changed, Richard Harris died and the torch was passed onto Michael Gambon, and Emma Watson as Hermione went through puberty. God, that was a good day for young men everywhere.

Lord knows we've had our share of imitations from Narnia, to Percy Jackson to the Stephanie Meyer's Sparkling Vampires.

We're in this for the long run. With that in mind, let's review "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2". (What a mouthful).

Last time on Dragon ball Z- Wait, wrong franchise. (Though with the look of Harry and Voldermort's final wand battle, I had to do a double take).

When we last left Harry and friends, things looked bad. Despite Harry overpowering Draco Malfoy, Dobby had been killed by Bellatrix Lestrange, and Voldermort had access to the Elder Wand. Meanwhile, Harry must find the rest of the Horcruxes that have the shards of Voldermort's soul so that Harry can kill the son of an asp once and for all.
Color me surprised: I was really impressed by this film. They had gotten rid of all the set-up from Part I, so that Part 2 wraps up everything with badass wand battles, the closing of everyone's romantic arc and Harry meeting his destiny.

It's also very close to the novel version, even moreso than the Sorceror's Stone. All the dramatic scenes are here with each character getting a good moment, especially Snape. (Who I have to thank the producers for hiring Alan Rickman from day 1).

They even have that sappy, cheesy "19 Years Later" ending. (Which, if you think that's bad, two words: Breaking Dawn).

Most of the action is happening in the background while Harry and friends find the Horcruxes and destroy them. However, it's well shot and comprehensible, making all the more engaging.

The only complaint about the film is the 3D. Save for one early scene, I had the distinct feeling this was a post-production job. Even if it wasn't, it's so dark you can barely see anything.

But, you're not here for the 3D. You're here to see everyone's stories conclude in a cool summer movie. And I'll be a Goblin's uncle if this isn't it.
Full Price (But, don't I wouldn't spend it on the 3D).