It’s pretty unbelievable that we’ve reached the 300th episode of Cinema Effect, so what better way to celebrate than with the grand finale to one of our favourite franchises, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, after spending the last eight months revisiting the entire saga. The film brings Harry’s journey to its explosive conclusion as the Battle of Hogwarts erupts and the fate of the wizarding world hangs in the balance. The shortest film in the series wastes no time, embracing its role as the action packed endgame with spectacular visual effects and relentless momentum that still make for an exciting watch more than 15 years after we packed cinemas to see it. While repeated viewings inevitably make some of the story beats feel familiar, Alan Rickman’s extraordinary performance and the emotional revelations surrounding Snape elevate the film to another level. Plus we always can't get enough of Ralph Fiennes' Voldermort. We break down the movie's big twists, character arcs, and final choices. At least until The Cursed Child comes along (and don't get Jayden started on that). After the review, we read your responses to one final Harry Potter question: if you could bring back one actor from the films for HBO’s upcoming series, who would you choose?