Trust No One.

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emily Watson, Rubert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Brendan Gleeson, Jason Isaacs

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I'm always mad at him." - Hermione, speaking of her beloved Ron

Why watch this? This is the Harry Potter film people either like or hate. I'm a fan.

Plot Summary: Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on a mission to find and destroy Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes, which are fragments of his soul hidden in various objects. They face constant danger as Voldemort and his Death Eaters have seized control of the Ministry of Magic and are hunting them down. The trio's reliance on each other is tested as they face personal challenges and the ever-present threat of being captured or killed.

Dad's Preview: After so much high-quality, magical, action-filled material, this film seems like an art-house indie. It is much more personal, showing our lead characters wandering around, frustrated that they are not finding all the Horcruxes. I think this was an effective way to expose the audience to what the trio were going through: confusion, uncertainty, frustration, mixed emotions. Our heroes are in their darkest hour - coming face to face with a bleak loneliness. Could other topics have been explored better? Sure, but this film works just fine in my book, and it cleanses the palate for the coming epic finale.

Heyday Films; Warner Bros. Pictures