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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Harry Potter · Harry Potter Film Collection

2011 130 min PG-13
Critic8.1
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Overview

Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger return to Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes while Lord Voldemort launches his final assault on the wizarding school.
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Story

The film focuses on the destruction of Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes and the final Battle of Hogwarts, completing storylines developed across the series.

Performances

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson lead a large returning ensemble, while Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman play central roles in the conclusion.

Production

Large-scale battle sequences, visual effects, production design and Alexandre Desplat's score shape the film's darker and more action-focused presentation.

Reception

The film received strong critical notices, earned three Academy Award nominations and became the highest-grossing installment in the Harry Potter film series.

Pros

  • Concludes the original eight-film story
  • Large returning ensemble cast
  • Acclaimed visual effects and production design
  • Powerful score by Alexandre Desplat
  • Major Battle of Hogwarts sequences

Cons

  • Requires knowledge of earlier Harry Potter films
  • Functions as the second half of a two-part adaptation
  • Fast pacing leaves limited time to reintroduce characters and mythology
Verdict A critically acclaimed and commercially successful conclusion to the original Harry Potter film series.

AI Review

Harry, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts to destroy Voldemort's final Horcruxes as the wizarding world prepares for its decisive battle.

A critically acclaimed and commercially successful conclusion to the original Harry Potter film series.

Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 immediately beforehand and choose the largest available screen with strong sound.

Awards

Academy Awards

Best Art Direction · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Makeup · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Visual Effects · Nominated

BAFTA Awards

Best Special Visual Effects · Won

BAFTA Awards

Best Production Design · Nominated

BAFTA Awards

Best Sound · Nominated

BAFTA Awards

Best Makeup and Hair · Nominated

National Board of Review

Top Ten Films · Won

Timeline

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Development

The final Harry Potter novel was divided into two films to preserve more of the book's story and complete the series without compressing the conclusion into one feature.

Pre-production

Pre-production for the two-part Deathly Hallows adaptation began in January 2009.

Principal photography

Parts 1 and 2 were filmed back-to-back from February 2009 until June 2010, primarily at Leavesden Studios and locations across the United Kingdom.

Reshoots

The epilogue sequence was reshot at Leavesden Studios in December 2010.

Post-production

The production completed editing, visual effects and a post-production 3D conversion before the July 2011 theatrical release.

Academy Awards

Best Art Direction Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Makeup Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Visual Effects Nominated

BAFTA Awards

Best Special Visual Effects Won

BAFTA Awards

Best Production Design Nominated

BAFTA Awards

Best Sound Nominated

BAFTA Awards

Best Makeup and Hair Nominated

National Board of Review

Top Ten Films Won

Production

Development

The final Harry Potter novel was divided into two films to preserve more of the book's story and complete the series without compressing the conclusion into one feature.

Pre-production

Pre-production for the two-part Deathly Hallows adaptation began in January 2009.

Principal photography

Parts 1 and 2 were filmed back-to-back from February 2009 until June 2010, primarily at Leavesden Studios and locations across the United Kingdom.

Reshoots

The epilogue sequence was reshot at Leavesden Studios in December 2010.

Post-production

The production completed editing, visual effects and a post-production 3D conversion before the July 2011 theatrical release.

Streaming

HBO Max Peacock Fandango at Home

Cast

Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter
Rupert Grint Ron Weasley
Emma Watson Hermione Granger
Ralph Fiennes Lord Voldemort
Alan Rickman Severus Snape
Maggie Smith Minerva McGonagall
Michael Gambon Albus Dumbledore
Helena Bonham Carter Bellatrix Lestrange
Matthew Lewis Neville Longbottom
Tom Felton Draco Malfoy
Robbie Coltrane Rubeus Hagrid
Warwick Davis Griphook and Filius Flitwick
Jason Isaacs Lucius Malfoy
Helen McCrory Narcissa Malfoy
Bonnie Wright Ginny Weasley
Julie Walters Molly Weasley
John Hurt Garrick Ollivander
Gary Oldman Sirius Black
David Thewlis Remus Lupin
Evanna Lynch Luna Lovegood
Ciarán Hinds Aberforth Dumbledore
Kelly Macdonald Helena Ravenclaw
Domhnall Gleeson Bill Weasley
Clémence Poésy Fleur Delacour

Characters

Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe
Ron Weasley Rupert Grint
Hermione Granger Emma Watson
Lord Voldemort Ralph Fiennes
Severus Snape Alan Rickman
Minerva McGonagall Maggie Smith
Albus Dumbledore Michael Gambon
Bellatrix Lestrange Helena Bonham Carter
Neville Longbottom Matthew Lewis
Draco Malfoy Tom Felton
Rubeus Hagrid Robbie Coltrane
Griphook and Filius Flitwick Warwick Davis
Lucius Malfoy Jason Isaacs
Narcissa Malfoy Helen McCrory
Ginny Weasley Bonnie Wright
Molly Weasley Julie Walters
Garrick Ollivander John Hurt
Sirius Black Gary Oldman
Remus Lupin David Thewlis
Luna Lovegood Evanna Lynch
Aberforth Dumbledore Ciarán Hinds
Helena Ravenclaw Kelly Macdonald
Bill Weasley Domhnall Gleeson
Fleur Delacour Clémence Poésy

Crew

David Yates Director
Steve Kloves Screenwriter
David Heyman Producer
David Barron Producer
J. K. Rowling Producer and original author
Alexandre Desplat Composer
Eduardo Serra Cinematographer
Mark Day Editor
Stuart Craig Production Designer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Lily's Theme — Alexandre Desplat
  2. The Tunnel — Alexandre Desplat
  3. Underworld — Alexandre Desplat
  4. Gringotts — Alexandre Desplat
  5. Dragon Flight — Alexandre Desplat
  6. Neville — Alexandre Desplat
  7. A New Headmaster — Alexandre Desplat
  8. Panic Inside Hogwarts — Alexandre Desplat
  9. Statues — Alexandre Desplat
  10. The Grey Lady — Alexandre Desplat
  11. In the Chamber of Secrets — Alexandre Desplat
  12. Battlefield — Alexandre Desplat
  13. The Diadem — Alexandre Desplat
  14. Broomsticks and Fire — Alexandre Desplat
  15. Courtyard Apocalypse — Alexandre Desplat
  16. Snape's Demise — Alexandre Desplat
  17. Severus and Lily — Alexandre Desplat
  18. Harry's Sacrifice — Alexandre Desplat
  19. The Resurrection Stone — Alexandre Desplat
  20. Harry Surrenders — Alexandre Desplat
  21. Procession — Alexandre Desplat
  22. Neville the Hero — Alexandre Desplat
  23. Showdown — Alexandre Desplat
  24. Voldemort's End — Alexandre Desplat
  25. A New Beginning — Alexandre Desplat

Trivia

  • Part 2 was filmed back-to-back with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
  • It was the only film in the original Harry Potter series released theatrically in 3D.
  • Principal photography for the two-part production began in February 2009 and concluded in June 2010, followed by epilogue reshoots in December 2010.
  • The film became the highest-grossing Harry Potter movie and the highest-grossing film released in 2011.

Quotes

"After all this time? Always."

"Not my daughter, you bitch!"

"Come on, Tom. Let's finish this the way we started it. Together."

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