Available now, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is an impressive Blu-Ray release, and for a lot of reasons. Not only is the film an improvement over Part 1 (original review below), but the bonus features are impressive, and you have to keep in mind that fans are very aware that the Ultimate Edition is on its way down the line. Of course, besides that, the video is supremely … [Read more...]
The latest Ultimate Edition releases for the Harry Potter franchise are out, and while I have been a big fan of these releases from the beginning, they may have moved into the category of "strictly for die-hards" at this point. The Order of the Phoenix Ultimate Edition boasts "Over One Hour" of never-before-seen bonus content, which is already at the bare minimum, I think, of really selling fans … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 completes the shift in tone we've seen coming throughout the series. In previous films, even dragon attacks and tragic deaths were fairly serious at best, but it's all systems go now. The famous "Seven Harrys" scene offers a small taste of the comic, but after that the chase is on, and there's no time for anything beyond running, and sinking into the … [Read more...]
Though not the biggest fan of the Harry Potter franchise, I am impressed with the Ultimate Edition releases of the films, and since The Prisoner of Azkaban is far and away the best installment (book or film), this release in particular is something special. Not only is it the best film, it contains one of the most interesting pieces of the Creating the World of Harry Potter collection that are … [Read more...]
Generally speaking, I am not your guy when it comes to repeated releases of movies on DVD. That said, there is certainly continued interest, new fans, new films, and much more driving the Harry Potter franchise, and the Ultimate Edition sets are wonderful packages. Not only is there the hype that will come with the anticipation of the final books film treatment, but you've also got the Harry … [Read more...]
I don't know how many of you have actually taken advantage of the BD Live capabilities of your Blu-Ray player or PS3, but a new idea is surfacing which might make for some entertaining options in the future. You probably know that some of your Blu-Ray discs have a variety of BD Live options, and one of them is the ability to watch a movie "with" your friends no matter where they are. If you've … [Read more...]
I have serious doubts about Daniel Radcliffe’s non-Potter acting future, but as my wife pointed out at the end of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, he’s already been in a scene with Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, and David Thewlis, where he got to be, more or less, the center of attention. I’d hate to take anything away from countless similar scenes that have been a part of the Potter … [Read more...]
