Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2: Listless, Dull End

Not even 3D can elevate the dull proceedings of the last Harry Potter movie, filled as it is with prolonged dialogues and tepid action. There is not a single memorable moment of cinematic magic - the dark, grey environs only adds to the story's too stretched elasticity. On summing up, the movie series lost its mojo somewhere in the fourth part and never found it again. The main characters die without any noticeable effect on the audience, neither does Voldermort's presence evoke any sense of danger. Harry Potter did start as an engaging story for children, and, we can say - never grew up well. Strictly for die-hard Potter fans.                                          

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Stretched and lacking spark

Whether you have read the book or not, the latest Harry Potter film is an exercise in patience for nothing much is happening except for some light romance and usual Hogwarts talk,it is almost like a dead TV series, going to the same expected places, except for the death of a main character in the end.

The performances are riveting though - Radcliffe, Watson and Everett are all endearing, while Frank Dillane as the 16-year-old Tom Riddle exudes menace in a brief role and Jim Broadbent digs deep as the new teacher of Potions. Still, when it all adds up for entertainment, adventure and fear, we can only hope that the last part delivers that much needed punch.



A romance flickers between Ron and Hermione


Meanwhile love brews for Harry and Ron's sister Ginny


Draco Malfoy is up to no good


"Once again I must ask too much of you Harry," says a solemn Dumbledore

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows shall be released in two parts in 2010 and 2011.