Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010/2011)

DVD CASES/SIDES

Length of entire film: 276 Minutes

Rated: PG-13  

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy Mystery

Director: David Yates

Starring: Daniel Racliffe,Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Evanna Lynch, Domhnall Gleeson, John Hurt, Warwick Davis, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Isaacs, Tom Felton, Toby Jones

IMDB Rank: Part 1: 7.7/10 Part 2: 8.1 /10 Total: 7.9/10

Part 1 Time:  146 Minutes 

Part 2 Time:  130 Minutes

Where does the first part end? After travelling far and wide Voldemort (Ralaph Fiennes) finds the location of the Elder Wand.

Final line of dialogue on the first part: No dialogue, Voldemort stares at the corpse of Dumbledore, then grabs the elder wand and shoots a spell into the air.

First line of dialogue on the second part: No dialogue, the official start to part two revisits Voldemort finding the elder wand. The following scene sees Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) looking out the window at Hogwarts

How jarring is it when the first part ends? Very jarring, probably the perfect spot to break in the film. Voldemort has found the elder wand enabling him to perform more powerful spells. Harry (Daniel Racliffe), Hermonie (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) look to regroup following their escape from the Malfoy manor. They grieve for the lost of Dobby (Toby Jones) and also plan for their break-in into Gringotts Wizarding bank where the next horcrux is located.

Which part is better? Part one focuses on Harry, Ron, and Hermonie tracking down horcuxes using the clues and tools left by the late Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon). Their friendship is tested, has they are frequently pursed by Death Eaters and evil forces. Part two centers primarily on the events at the Battle of Hogwarts. Part two is better due to the non-stop action, as well as the final confrontations between Harry and Voldemort.

Academy Awards: Part 1: Best Visual Effects (Nominated), Best Art Direction (Nominated) Part 2: Best Makeup (Nominated), Best Visual Effects (Nominated), Best Art Direction (Nominated)