I hope Evanna Lynch continues in things they release in the U.S…obviously Emma Watson is going to. I like how Emma Watson only plays book characters; I hope that keeps up.
I agree 100% with all that you said!
I wonder when their release the whole movie thing on DVD and Blu Ray.
I hope its before Christmas…
Maybe I’ll get the full series!
Yeah, I really hope they do both Part 1 and Part 2 together, which I’m guessing they will. The only one I don’t have is Part 1, so if I get them both together it’ll be mind blowingingly awesome 
I will just buy all the dvds separate.
So I saw Harry’s final adventure with a friend at a new cinema from the usual one, and it was a fantastic experience (the sound system there was fantastic). We even got limited-edition Harry Potter 3D glasses and took lots of pictures with good ol’ Voldy. Anyway, here’s my review as posted on my blog.
This spells war!
So this is it, folks. This is the end of the end, the final conclusion to the epic saga that lasted a decade. As of writing, the Potter series has beaten Bond and Star Wars to becoming the highest-grossing franchise of all-time. The Potter-maniacs have turned out in droves to send Harry and friends off on his swan song, and oh, what a magnificent farewell it is. David Yates has pulled out all the stops to send off the last movie with a bang, but will it cast its spell over the fans for one last time?
Well, it certainly did for me. While the first part of Deathly Hallows was leisurely and meandering, this one charges ahead relentlessly. Yet it manages to cover all the bases and tie up loose ends by curtain call. All of Harry’s allies return, some in spectral form, as well as some of his old enemies. When we left him last year, his arch nemesis Voldemort has just uncovered one of the Deathly Hallows, the Elder Wand from Dumbledore’s tomb. Meanwhile, Harry and his friends Ron and Hermoine are hunting down the last of Voldemort’s horcruxes in the hope of defeating his immortality. There’s a thrilling heist in Gringott’s Bank for one of these horcruxes, before the last two-thirds are devoted to the Battle of Hogwarts.
The visual effects are top-notch; one of the most indelible images is of the trio escaping on the back of a large white dragon, among many others. This is one movie which definitely deserves to be seen on the big-screen, and I was fortunate enough to see it on a large-format theatre at my local cinema chain. The camera swoops through some breathtaking aerial shots of our beloved Hogwarts as it is reduced to ashes and burning ember, while lingering on the faces of the characters as they confront their destinies. Alexandre DeSplat’s music also deserves commendation for bringing the sombre and dark tone of the scenes to life.
No one is spared - long-time characters drop like pixies; at times I wished they would’ve given some of the deaths the weight they deserve, but that would weigh down this already morose movie. The supporting cast also get their chance to shine - Luna Lovegood, one of my favourite minor characters, provides Harry a few answers with her quietly perceptive observations, while McGonagall displays an unexpected show of courage. Snape, one of Potter’s enemies throughout the series, is both redeemed and damned in one beautifully-crafted flashback sequence. And Neville Longbottom, the perpetual loser and outcast that Harry befriends, finally gets his moment of glory during the heartpounding finale.
I have only read the book up to the point where Harry finds Godric’s Hollow, so I literally went into this installment blind about the ending. If you’re a newcomer to this series, you shouldn’t really be starting with this movie, as barely any exposition is given this time. It is assumed you are familiar with the characters and the rules that govern Harry’s world. If you are a longtime fan or have read the books, there will be the inevitable ommisions and reductions during the adaptation process. I asked a friend who accompanied me about any differences between the book, and it’s been a long time since he’s read it, but he said for the most part they kept the story intact. He did add the caveat that a lot of the details in the Battle of Hogwarts were left out (like Professor Sprout’s use of her plants to fight, for instance), so that’s something to bear in mind regarding trueness-to-source expectations. I might also add there were some parts I was confused about and that I wished they provided further exposition, such as the gruesome figure beneath the chair on Platform 9 3/4, or how Harry managed the impossible just before the showdown.
I highly recommend this movie, not just on the basis of it being a cultural phenomenon outside of James Cameron blockbusters, but also because it is a cinematic experience to behold. If I have one qualm, it does get too serious and emotionally-draining at times to the point of parody, but for the most part, it achieves the appropriate emotional response from the viewer. Personally, we had a grand time laughing whenever Voldy appeared because we found his noseless face hilarious and we couldn’t stop thinking of his ‘Nyah’ screams from the trailer. But I winced and teared when it came to the untimely demises of the characters, and it was bittersweet to hear a refrain of ‘Leaving Hogwarts’ during the final shot.
The books and movies were a formative part of my childhood - I will never forget the wonderful memories that Rowling and the directors of all eight movies have given me, and I am grateful that this movie brings it all home on such a fitting note.
It’s been a great journey, Harry. Mischief managed.
I read your review on Tumblr and I thought it was great I agree with everything you said. And I’m so jealous of you, those HP glasses looked so cool! I just saw it in 2D
Same here, she’s a great actress.
I only own one Harry Potter movie on DVD, and that’s the 6th movie. I need to get with it!
I only have the first 3. I may have to get the first 2 again because they got scratched and freeze a lot.
OK, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I almost cried when the moving ended. In fact, to express how emotional I was feeling, I made a signature that I think says what we are all thinking after seeing the movie.
I love the sig! I looked at it and I felt my heart jump That’s my Harry <3 I cried the whole way through, don’t feel bad! It was emotional for a lot of people. I’m so proud to be part of the Harry Potter generation
Don’t worry! A lot of people felt like crying ater the movie ended, many did! And your sig is amazing.
What do you mean ‘felt like’?? I was CRYING!! To death. My dad was actually very supportive of me:)
I just cried with the book, of course. And not many people were supportive of me 
I didn’t cry, but I was kinda sad that was the last movie.
Same here. I mean, I did get tears in my eyes, but I didn’t cry. I still can’t believe how young everyone was when they made the first movie. Actually, when it ended, I thought of the song “Next Chapter Of Our Lives” that was in the very last episode of The Suite Life On Deck. Heck, that’s probably the ONLY song that makes me cry. Also, the line in my sig, “This is not goodbye…” actually came from that song. Look it up on YouTube, it’s a great song. It’s too bad that it isn’t on iTunes.
Curiously, one of the songs than can make me cry is the one that they actually used, but I didn’t.
But it’s the one that I imagine every time I finish the book.
I’m not suprised I didn’t cry. It’s hard to make my cry during movies, it’s only happened three times.
Could you list them? 