Film Analysis 3 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2)

Harry Potter is a very famous book series which was later turned into a very popular film series. The Potter films were fantasy films. Features that are used in fantasy films are magic and supernatural elements. These could include ghostly spirits, people, unusual creatures, type of location, etc. The last book/film to come out was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. When releasing it as a movie, it was split into two part. Part two was released in 2011 and was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. One of the most memorable scenes in this movies is the battle between Harry and Voldemort.
 

You can see the battle at almost every angle and see how much importance this scene has. It is clear to see that where they are having their battle, is a building that has had a lot of damage done to it. Also, it is dark signifying tension in the air and that this is not a very happy time. At 0:09 of the clip, we see a high angle Harry and Voldemort near the edge of the building. At this point, it makes it look like that Harry doesn't have as much power because we see him in the perspective of Voldemort as his back is to the camera and Potter is looking directly at him. Harry tries to back away as Voldemort get closer. After Harry states "Let's finish this the way we started it.... Together." they both jump off the side of the building at fight while soaring around the superstructure. There is a tracking shot, following both characters while this is happening. It takes the audience on an adventure and hooks them in, keeping them interested. 

As they soar through the sky, intense music begins to play as Harry and Voldemort crash into almost everything. These crash sounds are diegetic sounds. The same composer who composed for Deathly Hallows part 1, came back to do part 2. Alexandre Desplat was the man behind the score. He said that scoring for part 2 was a "great challenge." The soundtrack for this film was nominated for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media at the 54th Grammy Awards. The music comes to and end when both characters tumble to the ground. Both struggle to grab there wands before they try to attack each other with the power of their wands. Bright colour's burst as the magic of their wands collide. The battle escalates as their is a battle of survival. Quickly after, Voldemort becomes week and his wand flies out of his hand and into Harry's.