Starring: Danielle Radcliffe, Emma Watson & Ruppert Grint

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 begins deep inside the Ministry of Magic with a stark warning to all that “dark times are indeed upon us”. This sinister warning sets the perfect tone for the penultimate movie in the Harry Potter series. Having witnessed the death of their beloved ex-headmaster, Dumbledore, Harry, Ron and Hermione set off on a mission to find and destroy a series of ‘Horcruxes’ which contain the soul of their arch enemy, Lord Voldemort. In the darkest, most dramatic movie of the series so far we witness the team leave both their family homes and Hogwarts, grow up - and at times apart – on a quest which provides laughter, high drama as well as a few tears in a climax that will leave you begging for more. Standout performances include that of Emma Watson as Hermione whilst Daniel Radcliffe succeeds in carrying off the transformation from being the ‘boy wonder’ to the revengeful wizard with ease proving himself to more than just a pretty face. Matching the dramatic nature of the movie, the special effects deserve a special mention also. Night time London features heavily in a dramatic opening sequence which sees the team fly through underpasses,  tipping up cars and smashing the living daylights out of anything that gets in the way of their escape from the evil Death Eaters. As CGI characters go, Kreacher, and especially Dobby blend seamlessly with their co-stars to add that extra bit of magic and wonderment to a movie that really does transport you into the amazing world of the Harry and co. With the final movie in the series set to hit cinemas this summer, now is the perfect time to catch up with the most successful movie series of all time. Thoroughly recommended. Wands optional.