I just bought the DVD while I was in Singapore. Apparently, it was cheaper than it was in my home country. I didn't really get to pay attention in the 'Quest of Sir Cadogan' coz' there were people visiting then and I couldn't hear the instructions. I really love the Marauders' Map! I expected more deleted scenes but I think they were only about 5. Most of them were still unfinished and you could see the blue screen. Hahaha!! But it was really cool. I haven't really explored it yet as I just got back form Singapore. =D

Marcella_Riddle: Be sure to tell us what you think once you've had time to view it all!

Just finished looking at the special features disk I think the besk bit was the head to shrunken head feature that had the interviews with the cast it was also very funny.
Liked the bit also that showed you the technical creation of the hippogriff on the computer etc.

OMG i cant believe i paid 15 quid for this!

Ok Ok slight exaggeration, but still, when i buy a DVD i generally watch the extras, otherwise i might as well buy VHS.

Only 5 Deleted Scenes About 3 Are Actually Extended Scenes

The Shrunken Head And Johnny Vaughan WHY Wb WHY? They Have To Be The Worst Double Act Since Crabbe And Goyle.

I Havent Had Time To Play With Any Of The Mini Games Yet Because Ive Been Otherwise Occupied, But They Will Be Tested.

Overall A Good Film And Adequate Extras And I Did Get A Free Scarf =D

Oh Yeah And It Didnt Come In The Cardboard Case Like PS & CoS (UK) *Ruins My Whole DVD Collection*

It was fantastic watching the film again, this time at home and I did notice a few more things -- McGonagall giving Hagrid a nudge in the Great Hall, silly insignificant pathetic details like that.

I adore the way we got a 'map' to the DVD extras with the package -- it's so frustrating having to find your 'rewards' - hence the PS DVD.

I hated two things. The awful excuses for deleted scenes and the stupid loathesome shrunken head. Lenny Henry - I used to like you until you wrecked the DVD. His interupptions and appalling 'questions' in the interviews brought the whole tone down to something stupid and childlike. The jokes weren't even funny.

Johnny Vaughan suprised me -- I underestimated him as a tabloid journalist but a few of his questions were repetitive and boring, ones we'd heard before.

I wanted to hear more from Rupert. Emma seemed very nervous to the point where it come across as being obnoxious and overbearing. Towel girl was mentioned once again (does anyone else grow sick and tired of this worn out story or is it just me?!). Rupert barely got to say a word however the bantering between him and Dan (about Rupert being a frog and Dan going through a 'horrible' phrase) was entertaining.

I don't like the way the actors humored the shrivelled excuse for a horse dropping (now I'm being mean, I know.)

The deleted scenes were awful for the simple reason that it was perfectly obvious why they were deleted, they were awful. The Hagrid one was a total waste of time as was the Knight Bus. The Great Hall scene needed the cameraman to run a bit faster, by the time you see the trio the thing has ended. The Sir Cadogan on the stairs scene was just another excuse to abuse Ron (the word mental, like bloody, is a word constantly put into Ron's mouth which contribute's to making him sound stupid.)

Also in the Common Room scene, the way he said he was too busy dodging the knife, another clumsy Ron line which made me cringe because it just turned him into a self serving laughing stock. All I can say is, good riddance Kloves.

I also didn't like the way it had McGonagall turning on Neville in an insulting fashion, she's strict but not abusive. She knows his parental/home state, there's no way she'd say something as potentially emotionally hurtful to him as they had her say in the out-takes!

That scene was all too rushed, especially the end. Harry's line seemed to be tagged on the end, as if Kloves forgot the film was about Harry and thought 'oops, better mention him quick...' but that comes as no surprise to fans who already know and recongise how appalling some of his writing can be.

But, contrary to what you might think, I enjoyed some things.

The interview with Gary Oldman & David Thewlis was by far the best because of their great chemistry. Gambon and Coltrane were disappointingly boring. The Dursleys...well, I'd have preferred to hear from Dame Maggie, Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman personally.

The film-maker interview was brilliant although the interviewer always seemed to want to get back to the kids.

The Slytherins and Gryffindor ones were far too rushed and too general.

JK's interview was hard to hear because of the intrusive music in the background and I was failing at some points to understand Alfonso. My fault, not his, although he did talk fast.

She likes the Shrunken Heads and wishes she'd invented them. I say be grateful you didn't, they're awful.

They all seemed in agreeance that PoA put Hogwarts back in Scotland, where PS/CoS failed so miserably in the scenery department.

I loved the hippogriff poop scene. lol I loved seeing that water/puppet dementor. I loved watching the Shack scenes being filmed and all other filming. It fascinates me. I adored the animals feature -- but poor cat having to wear eyeshadow, Crookshanks is rock and roll!

Some of the stuff was on ITV a while ago so that was a bit of a rip off for British fans. And it wasn't narrated by an American as previously reported.

I loved seeing Lupin in make-up and was astounded to see the real Buckbeak (poor horse) and found it hilarious to see that mechanical thing hoist Dan really high into the air. His double in the hut looked nothing like him but then again he was only a 'back of the head' double.

Overall I really liked it. I would've liked to have seen more interviews which went further than just skimming the surface. I would've liked to have seen Alan, Emma, Maggie, Mark Williams, Julie Walters and Bonnie Wright being interviewed. I was dissappointed with the JK interview, it didn't reveal much more than we already know and the whole time Alfonso sits there like a dog being told he's done good.

BUT it is a good DVD and I've yet to try out the games and tours. So will add more when I do get around to that.

Oh and just to reitterate my earlier point, the heads should be executed. It really annoyed me throughout the interviews and I really just wanted the thing to genuinely shut up.

Believe me when I say not all British people have such awful jokes/such a bad sense of humor.

6/10 from me as it stands at the moment and that's only because of the great documentaries.

P.S Die, heads, die!!!

P.P.S - Was it really too expensive to hire a decent interviewer? Seriously -- Jonathon Ross loves HP, as does Lizo from Newsround. What about Stephen Fry or Michael Parkinson? Anyone but stupid silly Johnny!!

I know it's not supposed to be 'serious' interviewing but hiring Jonathon Ross at least would've kept it good and interesting whilst also in-depth.

Memo to WB: Choose decent interviewer for next DVD.

Yeah, I know. That sucked to high heaven.

I agree with these things completely. I was soo exicited for the deleted scenes and interviews. The deleted or "unfinished scenes" were a joke. Are you kidding me? That is what I waited for? If it weren't my fav book and there weren't such good documentaries on it. I would rate it a 2. But overall I agree with the 6/10 for the same reasons.

I actually liked it!

Here's my question, after 10 posts..

I took a look at the DVD in my car at lunch... How do you get to the deleted or extra scenes?

and

Why didn't they add all the footage that may have been deleted from the theatrical release. This movie screems for more scenes. I figured if they add 2-3 or 4-5 scenes that weren't in the movie to the DVD, that would have really made this DVD release special.
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I thought that the dvd was fine, although just like everyone else before me, I too had some great disappointments in it.

First off, I don't know if this is just me but it took me forever to find the interviews. I had to search through the whole disc about two times to find the interviews. lol Or maybe that's just because I overlooked it, but anyway I loved the Oldman/Thewlis interview. They're so great. Poor Rupert didn't get to say anything, too much time was on the other two (Which, I don't know why. Personally, I think that Rupert is the most talented of the three :\ ) And the shrunken heads were alright, I think... but it really did take up too much time and questions. They should have made more time and more intersting questions if they were going to do that.

The games, catching scabbers was pretty alright once you got the hang of it, but the cadigon game was annoying. I didn't even press anything and I kept bumping into the walls and other objects. It wasnt like I was even playing, or maybe that's just me again Lol

I really wanted more deleted scenes. I wish they would have added more. There was only a pitiful five in there, and they weren't even worth seeing. They should have put 'special' scenes in there from the book that they didn't put into the movie that was actually worth seeing. Like the explanation of the marauders, at least then we know they didn't completely forget about the whole explaining of that area. Or at LEAST they should have added some more Snape/Rickman things... he didn't show up as much as he should have...

I loved the little choir song, though... I'm going to be singing to that one, for sure!

7 Snitches out of 10

Ok... I thought it was great. It took me while to find the interviews and they only way I found them is because I found the map! I was a bit bored with the J.K./Alfonso interview. I was practacly yelling at the t.v. because I wanted Rupert to say more and that stupid head to shut up!

I did't like the Sir Codagon game... I was like wtf? I liked that Catch Scabbers game... and the Honeydukes tour made me drool.... I was soooo happy they included the 3 trailors.

The deleted scenes were... um... weird.... I was hoping for an explination of the marauders.... My sister wouldn't shut up during the movie this morning asking questions because she was confused.

Anyone else felt like crying when Sirius went talk to Harry at the end? I did... weird I know..... but hey what can I do? When I saw this in the theater my mouth was open but now... *sigh* I keep watching that part and the Shrieking Shack scene... Since the PoA is my favorite book it makes the film better.

Anywho... 8/10 snitches!

By the way Emma.. I so agree with you about those ugly heads...

There are 5 scenes including 2 pathetic scenes with no real dialogue to speak of. I thought a leaflet came inside the box to tell you where everything was (it did for me).

Go to the second disk then click on the Divination Classroom. All the interviews/scenes are there. The documentaries are Hogwarts Grounds -- Hagrid's Hut.

There far more scenes done but not shown including the trio fighting on the way to hagrid's and scenes inside the Hut where Hermione was sat in the corner after her fight with Ron and one where Hagrid made them hug and make up. But they were left off the disks when they were what I wanted to see.

Maybe it was just the British copy then but I got a leaflet inside the box that was designed like the marauders map and gave clear guidance as to where everything was on the disks.

I stick with my 6 snitches out of ten.

I have to admit, I really liked the shrunken heads on the bus and in the pub, but I wasn't so keen on the one in the interview. I haven't figured out the controls for the Cadogan and Crookshanks games because it tells you to press such and such a button on your remote control. Well thanks a lot, because I'm using a MOUSE! Grrr... But the games aren't important. I was disappointed with the 'extra' scenes- I'd rather they'd put in some out-takes if that was all they had. It was very cool to see Snape laughing in the Great Hall- we need more laughing Snape!
I loved seeing the film again- am now on my third viewing of it and yes, there's things I missed when I saw it at the cinema. The documentaries were VERY good, I really enjoyed those, and as for the guided tours, I was so excited to actually be wandering around the live scene, following the twins and listening to Lupin's lesson. That was really, really great, and I have now been convinced that Thewlis really was the right choice for Lupin. Plus, I also got my free scarf, which is nice and soft but next year it would be really nice if we could have SLYTHERIN scarves. Not everybody wants to be in goody-goody Gryffindor, you know!
And, I'm sorry Mr Vaughan, but I'm not a fan. I would have much preferred Lizo, or Stephen Fry (the latter makes me weak at the knees). Maybe for GoF, we could have Stephen and Dobby interviewing the cast? Or Aragog? (ah the opportunities for humourously "devouring" interviewees...)

Oh so you see Lupin/the twins in the self-guided tours of the classroom and honeydukes...I need to check out those!!

How mant snitches do you give it?

i thought it was ok. but again the speacial features let it down.

that blooming head i wanted to stitch its mouth up.

however i did think they were better than COS.

BUT i missed an audio comentary. i agree with Emma that Emma Watson was trying to be the main focus on in the interview.

Where was Alan Rickman?.....

I hope the GOF DVD is better

6/10

i totally agree with LilRavenclaw n Emma...
i expected more from the JKR/Alfonso interview, personally, the interview with her and Kloves in the CoS DVD was better, i found Dan n Emma to be a bit annoying and Vaughan, well lets just say he's horrible when it comes to interviews-with his frequent interruptions, Lizo would have been way better. I don't know why they had that shrunken head..that and Vaughan made a really bad team.
i still havnt seen the deleted scenes b/c i couldn't find them...but it sounds like they werent that good..
I give the dvd a 7 or 8...if Vaughan n the shrunken head had been cut off, the dvd would've been a lot better.

I got it yesterday.I live in America.Be and my friend Alli watched it. We watched it three times! I loved it!She has all the books so we grabbed the three books and went right along with it...turning the pages..watching the movie...they didn't really cut out that much!

The movie it self.
It was great!I loved it! It was very true to the book..they added and took some..and what they came out was wonder...I can't wait till November 18th 2005!Then I can watch all three and then go see the movie.I loved it!Trelawney(Emma Thompson) was really good! I loved Remus Lupin(David Thewlis) I did like the performance of Mr.Sirius Black(Gary Oldman),although....I don't like his apperance...they really need to make him look more handsome...granted he had just got out of prison..he was supposed to be handsome..not...old..and..not..handsome..lol..i did like the Shruken Heads..as did J.K. the timeturner was good too.Very well done. Buckbeak was wonderful!Great animatronics and CG...very good. They improve each time. I can't wait to see what they do in the 4th!VERRRRY GOOD! Two thumbs up!

Things I didn't like-I was suprised how much they kept in there!..Yes they kinda skipped the whole Sirius slipping in and cutting Harry's four post bed...but..in the deleted scenes it shows you a scene where they attempted it...but..it is already a long movie and they didn't want to add it.Just think about everything they DID include!And really...the lord of the rings stuff..they cut out a whole lot more than Harry Potter...so...all in all..good graphics,stellar actors,wonderful cast,awesome behind the scenes stuff..the DVD was great..totally worth $23.00.
They didn't put the Firebolt in the right scene..but they wanted to end on a happy note.The Boggarts were sort of off...but they wanted to add humor so they gave me a laugh.

All in all-
Great movie!Just grand!I truly loved it! It makes you want to go to Scottland as well..very good scenery!Thats my wrap!I love movie reviews!lol..and the critics liked it..so..that says something..(just kidding..hate the critics..they say stupid stuff about good movies and good stuff about dumb movies!anywho...) Congratulations to:
Daniel Radcliffe
Rupert Grint
Emma Watson
Tom Felton
Sir Michael Gambon
David Thewlis
Maggie Smith
Alan Rickman
Robbie Coltrane
Gary Oldman
Julie Walters
(forgot the name of Mr.Weasley)
And..last but certainly not least
Alfonso Cuaron..(I wish he could direct all the movies...but..that won't happen )

"Hope this helps,and remember..I'm pullin' for you."-Red Green Show

Pixi

i just got to watch it today and while i was waiting for the rest of my family to get home to watch it together, i explored the second disk. it was really good, but i couldnt do everything cuz it showed scenes that might spoil it for my brother. i really liked the animations of the maps, but the only problem i had with the games was i couldnt figure out how to play the game to capture scabbers lol. i liked the tour of honeydukes as well and the one of lupins classroom. (thats pretty much all i got to so far, besides the movie.)

i know!!! i was complaining about him to my family and they were just like who? but hey kloves did insert some good stuff .. aka r/hr stuff lol

I agree, freaking Kloves has dumbed up Ron too much in this movie!

I parts I enjoyed the most was the creation of Buckbeak and Lupin's makeup. I was highly dissapointed when they only had 5 deleted scenes, and I thought there was supposed to be another one with the trio outside and Ron actually saying something serious ("Someone can die being Harry's friend." {remember that one?!} )? That made me a little ******. I give the special features disk a 6/10, while I give the movie a 7.5/10, mainly because they made "Super Hermione" dominant in the film and it was waaayyy to rushed in every scene.

Well I have to say I liked the interviews and would have enjoyed them more if there they where twice as long..for instance where was Rickman and tompson those two are just great together when interviewed.. and Smith missing to? Get rid of the shruken heads thing and get some real interviewer. The kids where all Great Plus I have to Give a big hand for Thewlis for putting in a lot of good info in the dvd..with the makeup stuff and classroom extras. plus thier interview oldman and thwelis, was very funny :0) Plus the sequence with the creation of buckbeak was really nice, I say B+
More Info on special effects, makeup and costumes Please

tHE TALKING HEAD I HATED, THE NEW CASE sucks i liked the 2 old ones better and poa stands out, the bonus sucked and yes WHERE WAS ALAN?!!!

that head was sooo annoying. and yess emma was trying to be the center. but the interviews were ok i mean the only i learned was that the people playing fred/ george didnt really have ginger hair. and they said the extras were filled wil like hours to do, i found it father boreing besides the interviews and the tour of whats it called um i forgot but you no. and ooo yea the deleted scenes i thought there would be more it was like five. this dvd was really boreing the other ones were better.

The DVD extras stunk. Period. Why can't they make it like LotR, where anything and everything other than the movie is shot and edited into the special features section???

The interviews were way too short and too general. From what I saw, the only kid that's down-to-earth to the point where they could be an acceptable friend was Rupert Grint. Dan, Emma, and Tom were way too preppy, for lack of a better word. They wouldn't let their poor costars talk at all! The Oliver/James/Matthew/Devon interview was a bit better because they all got more or less the same amount of speaking time, but it was still too short. The one that I most enjoyed was the one with Gary Oldman and David Thewlis...absolute geniuses! GREAT chemistry between the two, also. And where was Alan Rickman? Snape's so cool...

The shrunken head scene was amusing the first time I saw it in the theatre, but after running PoA for the sixth time, I was ready to jump at the TV (see my avatar). Its role in the interviews was completely abominable and time-wasting. I hate that thing, I really do.

The games on the DVD are stupid as usual, but I think I might buy PoA for Xbox...it looks pretty cool. Oh and the magical creatures special was pretty hot, but they could've went into more detail. Also, the deleted scenes were deleted for a good reason. CoS's deleted scenes were better.

To crystallize, it was too short. It has potential, though; all they need to do is divvy up the cast interviews fairly (like put Dan with Tom and see who can manage to outshine the other), add the interesting cast members (like Rickman, Thompson, and the more of the Aunt Marge actress, she rocked), and add more behind-the-scenes stuff (all the minitures and bigatures, sets, CG effects, etc).

Kudos to Cuaron, though. He looks like Peter Jackson and is almost up to Jackson's creativity level, especially with angles and lighting.

are y'all kidding me? i LOVED the shrunken head! he was funny! and i loved the cast interviews! i was disappointed that there were only 5 deleted scenes. since i had to go to three movie stores to find it last night, i was kinda disappointed overall. i still would give it a 7/10 tho!

My rating's a 3/10...the actual movie had the best acting out of the three, and great lighting, shots, and visual fx.

lol the shrunken head was kinda funny