Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1 BD (3-Disc) (Bilingual) With Digital Copy + SD Version [Blu-ray]

 

 

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I love Harry Potter movies and needed to finish collection. Dvd arrived in great shape.

This movie needs to be watched with Part 2 or you will be left wondering.

What can I say, I'm a huge HP fan and was really excited about getting this to add to my collection. Excellent addition for anyone who is an HP fan of course, or to anyone who enjoys action movies - but you should watch the other ones so that you know what going on.

Technically it's half of a movie but I really feel that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 stands on its own as an excellent HP film. While I really like it I probably wouldn't consider it to be the best HP movie but I quite enjoy it, some of the character's emotions come out really well here. For those who have not read J.K. Rowling's seventh and final book in the series the action may seem slow and it may seem a bit boring but this Part 1 was necessary. Not everyone will see the beauty of this 7th Potter film but I think splitting the final film in two was a great decision, of course money-wise it was a very good idea for Warner Bros profitable to do so. It also allows viewers a more complete visual experience of the book. Contrary to what some may think I feel that splitting the final book into two movies was for the best because it gives more room for character emotion, ambiance and best of all, it doesn't rush things. I must say the action is a bit slower and Hogwarts is missed but Part 1 sets things up nicely for the conclusion of the Harry potter saga on movies. Everything that needed to be in this movie was and they didn't cut out much. As for the acting I don't think the actors have ever been better in a Harry Potter movie their performances here were nothing short of excellent and brilliant. I won't go through the storyline or the events of the movie, this should be clear by now and I don't think there is much more to say, basically Harry, Hermione and Ron search for the missing horcruxes. I don't want to spoil anything or reveal too much but I just want to say that one of my favorite parts was the animation showed for the story of the three brother in 'The Tales of Beetle the Bard'. It looked fantastic visually and even if brief is I feel, a highlight of Part 1.

For the Blu-Ray: The special features are Blu-Ray exclusive, now I don't know why that is. Perhaps Warner thought that those buying the DVD version (which is a LOT) wouldn't like to have bonus features for some reason. The Blu-Ray has a disc devoted to special features only, the extras are a nice touch for fans and I did like them. For instance the 7 Harrys feature was pretty cool and I liked watching the deleted scenes but I probably won't watch the bonuses very often. The digital copy is not on a disc, it's an online download and from what other reviewers are saying it's not ideal because of software download, unwanted software and it isn't the 'safest' download, let's put it at that. I would've rather had the digital copy on a disc like much of the other Blu releases but that's just a minor complaint.

There are many complaints about the picture quality, especially for the DVD. I own the Blu-Ray/Digital Copy/DVD combo version of Deathly Hallows and I have to admit that these are definitely not the best Blu-Ray or DVD that I've seen. I watched both formats and I think the Blu-Ray looks better in comparison the very dark picture that you get with the DVD. I watched the movie in theaters when it was released and I don't remember it to be this dark. I don't know what it is but Warner Bros managed to screw up the picture quality for this movie, perhaps this will be corrected in the not too distant future with a boxed set of the 8 movies?

I really enjoyed the first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; it's a nice addition to the series and set the viewers for what should be a fantastic conclusion. It's hard to believe 2011 marks the 10 year anniversary of the first movie and the franchise! I can't wait to see Part 2 as I think Part 1 set us up so nicely for it! Now, as much as I love the movie I can't give this Blu-Ray/DVD release 5 star because of the picture transfer but those who are not too preoccupied by the darker picture quality should still go for it.4/5 stars, minus 1 star for the visuals.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My best purchase
This was great, and pleasantly surprising. The movie was delivered to my door within two days. No fuss no mess. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Peter 57

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have
Who would dare say anything bad about this movie. Not I. It was great to watch and compare the book with the movie. Read more

Published 4 months ago by L. Hamilton

3.0 out of 5 stars Slow moving - too much left out
Sorry folks, there is no bigger fan of Harry than I am but I don't think this film rates all the praise that I'm reading. Read more

Published 6 months ago by H. A, Wagoner

5.0 out of 5 stars Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It was very exciting and fast-paced. In my opinion it was the best of the movies thus far, and followed the closest to the author's work. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Pooh Bear

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent copy of this movie
Exciting as usual for a Harry Potter movie, can't wait for the latest one to come out! Hope Rowlands writes some sequels.

Published 9 months ago by Sashatie

5.0 out of 5 stars Part 1 of the Finale - it will nbe over soon
An excellent continuation of the Harry Potter series. We have followed it from the beginning and just went to see the Finale - Deathly Hallows Part 2. Read more

Published 10 months ago by J. Bruce McGarvey

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply incredible!
By far the best Harry Potter movie to date. Much darker than the previous of the series but definitely not short on romance, humour, and action! Read more

Published 11 months ago by Sweetpea

5.0 out of 5 stars Purchase of Harry Potter movie
I purchased this product online from Amazon partner seller, it was by far cheapest I could find from any local stores or online, easy payment method and the product is delivered... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Rishi

5.0 out of 5 stars the beginning of the end
Of all the movies, I feel they are doing a better job at holding to the novel. There are still gaps where by creative license they change the story... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Mama S

2.0 out of 5 stars False representation
This product pretend to be bilingual but is not. It' an english version only with subtitles in french (as well as other languages). Read more

Published 12 months ago by Laurence Tardi

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