Rupert Grint and Emma Watson didn't kiss. Did they? Think again...
A week before the premier of HP7.2, StarTwo asked its Twitter followers whether they were excited or just relieved that it was coming to an end. My immediate response was relieved. Oh come on. If there's a common denominator among all eight movies, it's boredom. Yes, even for this epic finale, I could still feel bored.
Much of the hype, I think, is due to the excitement of seeing the characters you've read coming to life. So regardless of how good (or for me, boring) the movies have been, many are still drawn to adore this series as they could witness their beloved characters on screen. As for those who haven't touched the book, or like me who had only read the first page of the first book, understanding the whole plot from the films themselves was dull and nowhere near magical.
However remarkable this decade has been for Hollywood because of a boy named Harry Potter, let's just say that the notion of books better than movies till now remains a fact.
Having said that, if the director had only managed to capture a part of the showdown at Hogwarts, HP7.2 would still have been thrilling. As it turns out, he has, but that's the problem. David Yates has only captured a part of the Battle at Hogwarts.
My blood was running when Professor McGonagall confronted Snape. Adrenaline rushed when she summoned the statue-like knights to protect the school. And when she said, "I've always wanted to use that spell!" I thought this was it. The spectacle of Death Eaters trying to penetrate the school's protective shield was even more breathtaking. But then, amidst all shouting and running and flying, nothing else happened, except for more talking and shouting, as the plot slumbered to an expected ending.
The saving grace of the whole series is definitely Severus Snape. Every letter that comes out of his mouth is polished. Every movement resembles his emotional turmoil. And every slight expression he makes is simply more illustrious than HP groaning in anger or pain or constipation. Apart from Snape's performance, the rest of the leading cast are commendable. As for the battle between good and evil, which is what this falling curtain is all about, HP7.2 sparks vigorously, but not enough fuel to burn.
Now please excuse me as I want to practise laughing like Lord Voldemort...
Rating: 3 / 5