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"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is adapted from the latter part of the seventh novel in the Harry Potter series by British author J.K. Rowling, marking the final installment of the Harry Potter film series.

The director for the fifth and sixth episodes is David Yates, who also directed the previous ones. The film features a stellar cast including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. It premiered globally in London, United Kingdom, on July 7, 2011.

The lower part will be released in 3D, IMAX, and 2D versions. This is the first time in the Harry Potter film series that the entire movie will be played in 3D.

The movie tells the story of Harry, Ron, and Hermione embarking on a perilous journey to find and destroy the mysterious source of Voldemort's immortality—the Horcruxes. Voldemort's Death Eaters have seized control over the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts. Harry's only hope is to find all the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him. As he searches for clues, he uncovers an ancient legend that is almost forgotten: the legendary Deathly Hallows.

Character introduction

Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe plays

The little boy with glasses, riding a flying broom, has been growing and fighting tenaciously every single second since his birth. Now he is about to face his ultimate destiny—the direct confrontation with Voldemort.

Hermione Granger

Emma Watson plays

Although she is a Muggle-born, Hermione's magical abilities are among the top at Hogwarts. Perhaps she does not possess the innate charm that Harry Potter has, but she makes up for it with her unparalleled diligence and eagerness to learn. The little girl from those days has grown into a sexy witch.

Ron Weasley

Rupert Grint plays

Ron is the eternal sidekick of the "Magic Trio" — he does not have a glorious past like Harry, who faced Voldemort in his infancy, nor does he possess the ability to come up with solutions during each crisis like Hermione.

Voldemort

Ralph Fiennes plays

Known as "the most dangerous Dark Wizard in history," most people dare not speak his name, and this name was later cursed for protection. Speaking it out loud would break the magical protection, causing magical disturbances, making it easier for Death Eaters to track.

Severus Snape

Alan Rickman played

Professor Snape is not likable in many ways; he is cold, somewhat cruel, always caught in a struggle between pain and insecurity, but he has love and shows loyalty to those he loves, even sacrificing his life for it. He is a true hero.

Draco Malfoy

Tom Fulton plays

This pale-faced child has been classified as a "Death Eater" due to his bloodline, but he is not truly irredeemable; in the final installment, one will witness his inner turmoil.

Awards record

The 2012 Academy Awards

Best Art Direction

Best visual effect

Best makeup

The 2012 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards

Best Special Visual Effects

Best sound quality

Best Makeup & Hairdo

Best Art Direction

2010 Saturn Award

The best fantasy movie

Best Supporting Actor 1

Best Supporting Actor 2

Best Supporting Actress

Best Director

Best attire

Best Editing

Best Art Direction 1

Best Art Direction 2

Film review

Perhaps the most successful aspect of this final chapter lies in its overcoming of the limitations and shortcomings of words. Many believe that Rowling's depiction of the final battle in the novel is not entirely successful, but David Yates transformed it into a harrowing and grandiose spectacle, with students rising up to fight against the waves of Death Eaters surging towards the school. This is a landmark film that resonates with everyone: everyone has dark corners in their hearts, but what matters is the ability to overcome and conquer them.

Yates finally completed the final piece, skillfully presenting the vast setting and complex events in a clear and orderly manner, with the dramatic tension of the story far surpassing his previous "Harry Potter" films.

Harry entered Snape's memories, where he saw his mother Lily as a child, using magic to make flowers bloom in her palm. Snape, in turn, imitated her, bringing a leaf to life and giving it to Lily. The feeling of this scene is very difficult to describe in words, but from it, you can deeply feel the truth and pain between people, exuding a sad yet tender atmosphere.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is undoubtedly a work of exceptionally high standard, from beginning to end.

This movie has undergone a qualitative change compared to the previous installment, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1." (The Boston Globe) The ending is outstanding and suitable as a conclusion to the entire series.

This youth epic concluded with a very fitting ending. (Review from "Reelviews" magazine) A satisfying conclusion. (Review from "San Francisco Chronicle") As the final film in the series, it is satisfying.

The description of the final battle in the book is very chaotic, whereas the movie is organized. In particular, Voldemort leading the Death Eaters, giant spiders, and giants attacking the school, Professor McGonagall and others誓死 defending the school, and using the spell "Piertotum Locomotor" for the first time, summoning stone warriors who have guarded the castle for centuries, the scene is grand and very impressive. Director David Yates created the war effects by building cliffs and courtyards, scenes not found in the original.

The finale is filled with emotional moments, coupled with the farewell sentiment, many female viewers left the cinema with tear-stained eyes. Particularly touching was Snape's death; Voldemort, in his quest to obtain the Elder Wand from Snape, commanded the snake Nagini to kill Professor Snape. Harry, through Snape's tears, accessed his memories and finally understood Snape's undying love for Harry's mother, Lily. Snape even transferred this love to Harry. The reunion of the Golden Trio at Platform 9¾ nineteen years later, along with Professor McGonagall and Neville's bravery in the film, are unforgettable moments for the audience.

backstage anecdotes

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is the seventh novel in the original "Harry Potter" series, with the first part being presented on the big screen as two movies.

After Alan Rickman played Professor Snape, J.K. Rowling had already leaked the entire series of stories to him, and he became one of the few people who knew the story of the "Harry Potter" series from the beginning.

John Hurt and Jim Broadbent are collaborating for the second time since "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

In "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," the producers persuaded Tom Felton's girlfriend, Jade Olivia, to play Astoria Greengrass, Draco Malfoy's wife, in the film's closing scene.

250 body molds were used in filming the spells of death, petrification, and unconsciousness.

Harry's scar on his forehead has been painted by makeup artists approximately 5800 times. Not only Daniel Radcliffe (painted about 2000 times), but also his stunt doubles and stand-ins have to paint on this scar.

8 model makers took 14 weeks to complete the construction of the shabby dwelling. It only took 6 minutes to burn it down.

The art department of HP movies consists of 58 full-time staff members. Over the past decade, they have created numerous stunning works, and not only that, they have also produced 35 children. In the HP movie series, they have crafted over 200 different creature designs.

Livingston Studios was originally a British military airport built in 1940. During the late stages of World War II, many airplanes were manufactured there.

During the filming of the HP movies, Daniel used up 60-70 wands.

The space in Hogwarts Hall is very large, capable of accommodating 22 double-decker buses from London.

The drawing team of 8 staff members dedicated 3 months to specially design the props for Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. They used approximately 460 reams of A4 paper (1 ream = 500 sheets), 350 boxes of ink, 73 different fonts, 500 rolls of toilet paper, and 250 meters of printing paper.

behind the scenes

replication production

In the scene where the trio is looking around Gringotts for the Horcrux, Hermione accidentally touches a golden bracelet. The bracelet starts to tremble as it hits the ground, emitting a sound similar to popcorn popping, and then begins an unstoppable frenzy of replication.

This sequence was handled by Tipett Studios, a veteran special effects company from the United States. To achieve the desired effect, the production team conducted 3D scans of the models and equipment for Ron, Hermione, and Harry, using them to composite the characters and treasures in the scene.

The scene where Harry struggles among the treasures requires a significant amount of time to measure and ensure that the positions of the treasures before and after Harry are correct. This complex process took six to seven weeks to produce.

Accidental shooting

During the filming of a scene where fire magic destroys Hogwarts School, an explosion error led to the scene getting out of control, causing the fire to spread and burn the set. Firefighters fought for 40 minutes before they managed to control the flames.

Although it was fortunate that there were no casualties, the set that had been built was completely unusable. Therefore, it was necessary to rebuild the set, but this involved scenes featuring characters like Harry Potter. Due to scheduling issues with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and others, they were not available for reshoots. As a result, the final scenes had to be handled using montage techniques.

Box office results

The film opened in 4,375 theaters across North America, making it the one with the most theaters for an opening weekend in history; on the first day of release, it took in $92.1 million at the box office, followed by $42.85 million and $33.6 million on Saturday and Sunday respectively, with a cumulative box office total of $169 million for the first week.