Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011)

Director: David Yates
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint
Runtime: 130 minutes

Synopsis: The final chapter in the "Harry Potter" franchise.

Performances: 8/10
Screenplay: 9/10
Special Effects: 9/10
Costumes/Makeup: 9/10
Editing: 7/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 10/10

Verdict: (SPOILERS AHEAD!) What a finale. The second part of the final chapter in the Harry Potter franchise is my favorite entry for a reason. Similarly to this year's "Infinity War", it's much more than just a movie, it's an event. An event 10 years in the making. An event that forgot every single rule of good storytelling, and instead focused on giving the best conclusion possible to its fans. And boy did it succeed beautifully. I've watched this movie more than 10 times now and could watch it 100 more times without getting bored for a second. The film picks up where its predecessor left us and doesn't dial down on the action from the very beginning until the very end. David Yates once again superbly sets up the atmosphere through his dark color palette, perfectly bracing us for the roller coaster of emotions that's going to hit us. And boy does it hit hard. Especially if like me, you grew up with these characters. Just like in the previous entries, death is a recurrent theme as we see many of our favorite characters perish in what is the shortest Harry Potter movie to date. We witness characters like Lupin, Tonks, Lavender, and Fred sacrifice their lives in the epic Battle of Hogwarts to defeat evil. Evil that also saw some notable deaths such as Bellatrix's, Nagini's, or Voldemort's, obviously. However, I think I speak for everyone when I say that the passing that affected us the most was Severus Snape's who, in 15 minutes, became everyone's favorite character in the franchise. The memory he left Harry is my personal favorite moment in the entire series, and definitely one that you won't get over quickly. There isn't much else to be said about "Deathly Hallows". It's a perfect send off with so many satisfying and unforgettable moments, an over the roof rewatchability factor, and just a flawless film for Potterheads like me. It's a movie I watch at least twice a year, and that'll always have a special place in my heart. Always. 

FINAL GRADE: 10/10