Whoa, no way.

I can't believe they're seriously considering this.

I think it would be great to do the book justice, and theres really nothing you can cut from DH, everything is used to tie up the ending.

Theres just the problem of:
Where to end the first movie of DH,
What to name them both,
and
When to release them.

I'm all for it if thats the only way they can do DH justice.

The naming part is easy. And if you listen to MuggleCast they came up with a good cliffhanger moment to leave off with (the point where they are just a bout to go into the Malfoy Manor). And yes when to release them will be tricky. It would be like Matrix Reloaded and Revolution coming out months within each other.

But what I think should happen is that they make a four hour movie with an intermission. Drive-thru movies were like this. Where you can watch two separate movies but in between was a short break for folks to get out their cars and shake their legs off and get some more treats.

Well I think the point where Ron leaves would be a good place to leave off, too.

I think beginning with the conflict in Malfoy Manor would be too intense for the second movie. Beginning with Hermione getting tortured is a sure way to jump start the second movie. Theres really not a good place to put a divide line in though. Maybe after Dobby is killed. Either when Ron leaves or when Dobby dies.

Lol, "Previously, on Harry Potter..."

When was the last movie that had an Intermission? Did Titanic have one?
But then that gets ungodly long for one movie.

wow i cant believe they are actually considering this

tht makes me wayyyy so excited now for DH. they had better make it 2 hrs. we fans r truly clamouring for a good 6 hr 2 movies!also,it makes profit sense too...2 movies/double earnings....pls consider this,Heyman and Kloves and would b director!

Instead of doing two films, why don't they just make it one long one? I've seen 6 hour movies before. *shrugs*

WOW!!! The long movie I have seen was lotr 3 and I couldn't but shifting in my seat at the theatre every minute. I think if they split it, it would be like Matrix.

i like the idea of a two moive thing. that way nothing get cut out. cause about 98 percent of DH is import and shouldn't be cut out.

I think it would be a really bad decision all round and I hope they choose to stick to one film.

DH movie should contain all the important scenes that happen in the book and I dont really care if it becomes a bit long but it should not be divided into two. It would really take the patience out of most people especially when they'll have to wait for some more time.

Hmmm I don't see why they don't keep it as just one film... Surely it's meant to appeal to Harry potter fans, and Harry Potter fans would sit through it. I mean, lotr3 was 3 hours 15 minutes and people sat through that. They just need to be bold about it and keep in mind that they have a very difficult audience in the HP fans to please, so they need to make the decision that's best for the film

I'd rather if they had two films because, considering the previous ones, they'll cut too much from the plot, 3 hours long or not. Still, they'll have to choose the best part where to end the first and where to start the second or they'll ruin it.

There're movies longer than like, 4 hours (like Cleopatra from the 60s with Elizabeth Taylor) - they could put them together in one but have an intermission of like, 15 minutes or so. Like the good old days of early movies apparently

But yeah, that would be great actually, having NOTHING cut. They should've done that with many of the other movies (or at least not changed a lot around), but whatever. Either way it'll be awesome if they cut nothing from DH because that'd make up for every other cut and change from the other movies And it's not a book you can cut or change very easily anyways...

But that's awesome that they're trying so far

i hope they're gonna release both of them at the same time 'cause if they don't it's gonna be worse for them. i think it's worse if u watch the first movie and the second comes out one year later it will be awfull

You took the words right out of my mouth. Ron leaving is the PERFECT place to leave off! I love MuggleCast, but I disagree with their idea. Plus, Ron's departure is basically in the exact middle of the book as well. It would be great.

I think that you're right in saying that Malfoy Manor would be too intense to start the film. If they should go through Malfoy Manor, you're right...End with Dobby's death.

And, once again, you read my mind. I think there should be an Intermission. I think it might be too long for some younger kids, but would it be appropriate for younger audiences anyway? It's HP...people would go and stay. Plus, concessions is where the movie theatres make their money. An intermission would be perfect for them. I'd prefer an intermission.

But if they need to do two films to do the book justice, I won't complain. I'm so glad David Heyman and David Barron are true fans. He actually uttered the words:
I really, really hope they stick to that...DON'T CUT ANYTHING!

Shannon

I wish they did two films of it! I want to see EVERYTHING in the book on-screen! It would be great!
But if they did two film of it, what would they call them?
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1" and "2"?

I don't want them to have to cut anything, but I really can't stand long films so hopefully it will be cut into 2..

I'm actually one of those few people who don't mind longer films! I really don't want a two-part DH...I mean, what are they going to call it?
I wonder what Jo thinks about this idea...

Oh, that'll be interesting how they decide this. There's definatley pros and cons to this, and either way, fans might be a little disappointed. Either they cut out parts, or make the fans wait longer.

I'm waiting for the anoucment for conformation

TWO FILMS DO IT NOW.

how can you even think otherwise? I mean, look at Lord of the Rings!! they did it. I think they should end the first movie like..... right after ron comes back, then pick it back up the next movie where they get caught and go to the malfoys! merrrr JUST DO IT

I would rather see it seperated into two movies released a few months apart. One long movie sounds good at first but could you imagine standing in line to go potty with 200+ other people and getting back to the theatre within 15 minutes so that you don't miss anything. Or having to wait 6 hours to go potty. Also imagine arriving at the theatre at 7 pm for the movie and leaving it at around 1 am.

I don't mind if they split it in two parts, but it would have to be split in a nice spot, or it would be strange.

I like long films, but one DH would probably be too long anyway, at least for the theatres.

i will go see this as soon as it comes out.