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 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...]
