Harry Potter 7 is a Charmer

If you've been following the Harry Potter series, if you've enjoyed J.K. Rowling's books but also take pleasure in seeing the films, if you own a Gryffindor scarf or a shirt emblazoned with "Team Slytherin," then 'Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows' should be on your list of must-see films. Plainly said, if you enjoy sitting on the edge of your seat and you like a movie with an interesting story, this is the film for you. Period.

The first part of the final Harry Potter films is worth your pocket money as this film continues to stay true to the magic, wonder and awe of Harry Potter.

After Dumbledore's demise, Voldemort, the pale-skinned bad guy is in a frenzy to get his hands on Potter. And so our film begins with a wild car, in-air supercharged chase through dark gray skies in the world of the Muggles, the folks without magical powers. Even without the 3D effects, you can almost feel the thrill and chill. 

In this seventh installment, we are out of Hogwarts and we follow Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his two best mates, Hermoine Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) on a journey to track and destroy the items which keep Voldemort immortal-- the Horcruxes.  The trio set off with their gifts given out by Scrimgeour on behalf of Dumbledore's will, a golden Snitch (which Harry attained in his first Quidditch match) to Harry James Potter, a deluminator to Ron Billus Weasley and a first edition of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," to Hermoine Jean Granger.

As the film progresses we warp in and out of different worlds with the Gryffindorians. We see them struggle as their friendship is tested and pulled apart by the Dark Forces.

This movie is well-rounded, packed with action, suspense (it's been named as the darkest Harry Potter films), humor, truly poignant scenes and there's even a little bit of awkwardness when the audience is shown some of Ron's thoughts and darkest dreams. 

The characters’ performances have grown immensely and this first half of the final Harry Potter films, directed by David Yates, goes to show that acquiring state-of-the-art backdrops and set-pieces, convincing performances, and a powerful story-line is still possible, even when a film has reached the last of its series.

With a running total of 145 minutes, which you're likely to not even feel, be prepared to cry, laugh, and want more once the credits start rolling.

Overall, it is safe to say that die hard fans of Harry Potter will be satisfied with the seventh film and they'll have reason to say "Twilight blows," with certainty and pride.

Grade: A+