ButDeathly Hallows Part 2is quite literally a film about death.
And then he does.
Part of what setsDeathly Hallows Part 2apart is that its a surprisingly quiet film.
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Take for example the scene where Harry is trying to track down a Horcrux related to Rowena Ravenclaw.
To consider that this place that once embodied safety and comfort is now a war zone.
But when we reach the end of the story, its treated with the respect it deserves.
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But again, the way Yates frames the entire thing doesnt feel movie-y it feels crushingly real.
Theres no swell of music, no soft light on their faces.
Just the harsh reality that drills down the very real consequences.
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That another child has been left parentless in the wake of Voldemorts destruction.
But in execution, its one of the best sequences of the entire franchise.
Again, another opportunity to frame this as the Most Heroic Movie Moment.
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Its entertaining as heck, which is in lockstep with the tone of the MCU.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2is an ending of a different sort.
He wont be able to see you?
No, Sirius replies, Were here, you see, as he points to Harrys heart.
Its a beautiful moment, the kind that so many other stories of this ilk skip over.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2grossed over $1 billion at the box office.
TheHarry Potterfranchise is one of the most popular in human history.
It and this specific film dont need defending.
Making one great movie is a miracle.
Making eight is nearly impossible.
We knew back then thatDeathly Hallowsstuck the landing.
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