Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2 Review
All good things must come to an end, and sadly this is the final movie of the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2 continues right where the first part left off; so if you can’t remember part 1, you may want to refresh your memory before seeing part 2. The movie starts off with Harry, Ron and Hermione continuing their mission of finding and destroying Lord Voldemort’s three remaining Horcruxes; (the magical items that carry pieces of Voldemort’s soul). As they are gradually destroying these mysterious items, Voldemort senses their plan, and is more determined than ever to put and end to Harry Potter. That’s when the final battle begins….the war between good vs. evil. This eighth and final movie is an amazing, adventurous film, one that Harry Potter fans won’t want to miss.
Rating: Five out of five buckets
Release Date: November 11, 2011
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 10+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Talking Points:
Without getting too deep, I just want to make note of the biblical references in this film. There are elements of sacrifice, resurrection and redemption as part of the movie. Kids probably won’t get this, but teenagers might. On the way home my daughter and I were discussing the symbolism of the serpent in the movie, comparing it to the serpent in the Book of Genesis from the bible.
As in all the Harry Potter movies there’s a a constant theme of courage, friendship and loyalty. Harry, Ron and Hermione stuck together through many uncomfortable and dangerous situations throughout the series.
Sexual Content: Mild
- There’s a passionate kiss between two characters.
Violent Content: Excessive
- This movie is dark and creepy. There’s a constant battle between Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter, with many intense battle scenes.
- Voldemort may scare kids with his viscous demeanor and evil ways.
- There are monsters and scary creatures which may frighten some kids.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- Maybe a couple of swear words, but not much.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (the first movie in the series) came out November 2001, just two months after 9/11. These movies have been a big part of people’s lives of all ages. Whether you read the books, saw the movies, dressed up as your favorite character for Halloween, or just heard all the talk about wizards and magic, Harry Potter will be missed. Bring a kleenex as you say goodbye.
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