sitemap
FOLLOW SNITCHSEEKER:

Email Us!

Members

There are 982 users online including...
Methrenhow , RuslanIcops , NiallNIP , ThomasDasty , Veronaiif

5 members
977 guests.

Members in Chat:



If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   SnitchSeeker.com > Forums > Daily Prophet (News) > SnitchSeeker Reviews


SnitchSeeker Reviews You'll find all the latest reviews here, covering all aspects of the Potter fandom.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 04-15-2011, 11:52 PM
EmmaRiddle EmmaRiddle is offline
 
Default Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Blu-ray/DVD





Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 opens with a bleak look at where each of our beloved trio stand at the beginning of the story. We see them isolated in varying degrees, all trying protect their families. This sets the by and large sombre tone right from the off. The film hits all the right notes to hold the plot together and keep the general audience up to speed at the same time. I would say it’s the most faithful film of the franchise – both literally and spiritually.

But it’s also very un-Harry Potter like, in the sense that it’s very grown-up and asks the audience to think about very serious issues such as the notion of racial purity, a kind of fanaticism we would like to think doesn’t exist in our muggle world. There’s also questions concerning loyalty, trust and whether the rules set by government are always in the best interests of the people.

In terms of performance Helena Bonham Carter plays Bellatrix as deliciously desperate to win Voldemort’s affection. Jason Isaacs portrays Lucius Malfoy as if on the precipice of a nervous breakdown – all dishevelled, with a smattering of stubble. Rupert Grint takes us on Ron’s emotional journey towards maturity, beautifully. Emma Watson has some really affecting scenes, most notably with her parents and some fantastic moments of comedy with Rupert.

Overall, in terms of the film as an adaptation, I’d say that the bits that are there, far outweigh what isn’t – the filmmakers struck a good balance between keeping all the key plot points in while also ensuring a smooth and consistent pace.

The 2-disk DVD comes with a special features disk which gives us an insight both into the technical sides of filming (the Seven Potters sequence is disected both in terms of special effects and performance) and the behind-the-scenes bonds that have been created over the years between the cast who have all grown up together. It is this more than anything that helps the DVD to shine; being at the end of a ten year filming schedule, the cast are able to reflect on their time doing Potter with both nostalgia and maturity. Watching Rupert, Tom, James and Oliver talk about their memories, while on a golfing weekend, allows the watcher to look back as well, sharing with them a sense of finality, with happy memories but also an acknowledgement of the sadness of parting. Although my absolute favourite moment has to be the boys sneaking into the Great Hall set at Leavesden Studios during the night.

There are several deleted scenes on the DVD, most of which entail emotional pauses which, while special to fans of the books, would have probably slowed down the pace of the film, making it easy to see why they were cut. The departing scenes with Dudley and Petunia are particularly poignant, even if Harry Melling's fat suit/make-up is a little distracting. My favourite has to be the rabbit chase sequence with Harry and Ron; so much story-telling takes place with absolutely no dialogue - a testament to how far both Dan and Rupert have come since the first film. It very quickly turns from two friends mucking about to something a bit more sinister, underlying the tensions which eventually explode in the film. These are subtle changes in mood that none of the young actors would have been capable of at the beginning of the franchise.

Other special features include a look at the making of the soundtrack, a film about Dan, Rupert and Emma's running competition while on location shooting the Snatcher chase and a trailer for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

With the movie and extra features combined, Deathly Hallows: Part I delivers just enough to whet your appetite for the final installment, without stuffing you so much that you don't want more.

The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I Blu-ray and DVD sets can be ordered on the WB Shop or Amazon.

US Deathly Hallows 1-disc DVD | US Deathly Hallows 1-disc Blu-ray | US Deathly Hallows 2-pack collector's set | US Deathly Hallows 2-disc DVD SE | US Deathly Hallows 3-disc Triple Play DVD/Blu-ray

Visit Harry Potter: The Quest for online games and rewards.

Reply With Quote
Old 06-27-2011, 04:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
Ravenclaw
Red Cap
 
Danzipants's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: New York City
Posts: 85
Graduated
Default

My boyfriend bought the movie on blu-ray the day it came out! I just wasn't impressed with the video quality, but I think we did some TV changes it and was little better.
Danzipants is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 02:22 AM   #3 (permalink)
KP1
Gryffindor
Puffskein
 
KP1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: District 12
Posts: 2,101

Hogwarts RPG Name:
Derrick 'Everett' Chatsworth
Sixth Year
Default
Lion at heart Sneaky Wizard

That looks really cool.
KP1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT. The time now is 07:08 AM.


This Harry Potter and Wizarding World fan website and community is not endorsed by Hogwarts, Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Quidditch, Deathly Hallows, Sorcerer's Stone, Wizards, Muggles, No-Maj, MACUSA, Newt Scamander, Video Games, Half-Blood Prince, Orders of the Phoenix, Goblet of Fire, Philosopher's Stones, Chamber of Secret, Pottermore, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Eddie Redmayne, Cursed Child, or any other official Harry Potter source.

All content is copyright ©2002 - 2022, SnitchSeeker.com unless stated otherwise. Privacy Policy

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.3.2 © 2009, Crawlability, Inc.
Site designed by Richard Harris Design

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255