Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (1-disc version)

I have read many reviews. I like to get the opnion of other people, even when I have my own firm opinion. I was highly dissapointed at the many people who are unhappy with this film. Whether it be for recreational reasons compared to the book or the fact that they think the film being split into two parts is wrong, do not listen. Of course, those people are entitle to an opinion, as am I. But here is what I think : Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is a flawless, fast paced, spectacular movie. It was, for me, the best film of 2010. The visual effects were amazing, for both creatures and spells. The soundtrack played throughout the film is a work of genius and perfectly sets the mood for this scary, action packed, amusing, heart warming, heart breaking, fantasy movie, packed to the brim with magic and wonder. I was highly surprised and delighted when I received this product earlier than scheduled. I was not expecting it's arrival and found myself flooded with excitement. I immeadiately watched the movie, and all of the extra features, and enjoyed every moment of it. I then watched the movie twice the next day. It is one of those movies that gets better when you watch it and, personally, I find it does not get boring. It is just as good, and better in some ways, than the other Harry Potter movies which I love. This movie lives up to the plot of the book, and more. As with all the movies, scenes have been added to add effect and convey emotion that is too difficult to show otherwise. I found these extra scenes spectacular, adding more emotion the potion that is this amazing work of art. EVen the jokes and dialogue lived up to the book, like George's "Holey" joke. The movie is just as fast paced and exciting as the book, and keeps you wanting to watch more. The extra features of this movie were great. Placing the second disk into the DVD player I wondered how good they were going to be, as throughout the series, the depth of extra features has changed. I was delighted with what I found. An array of deleted scenes which I enjoyed watching just as much as the movie, added to explanation and depth of the story, to the people who may not have read the book. Interviews with the cast and showing the friendships between them all were great to watch and I was very interested and enveloped while watching how some scenes were filmed, like "The Seven Potters Scene", "The sky Battle Scene" and "Godric's Hollow". Overall, I would say the best extra features of any Harry Potter DVD to date. Overall, this is definately worth buying. I am an enormous Harry Potter fan and always have been ( always will be). The plot is perfectly followed and ends with a nice cliffhanger, making you want more. While I could have watched the second part easily, I understand that it would easily take another movie of two and a half hours, to finish this amazing franchise. I really, highly recomend this...one of my favourite purchases in a while, out of the many Harry Potter things I buy.

The Deathly Hallows Part I is by far the best adaptation of the Harry Potter series so far. Whereas the Half Blood Prince took liberties with the plot by including new scenes and skmimming over those which perhaps ought to have been longer, this movie not only is unprecedentedly devoted to the book, but captures the feel of the book exactly, without being overly miserable. This is no mean feat, as the Deathly Hallows is the most difficult and harrowing of the books, particularly with much of it focusing on the trio camping in wildnerness, it could have become tired and repetetive but the movie was very well paced and these scenes were particularly well-handled by the director and actors. I was literally on the edge of my seat for the dramatic, sinister and action-packed parts of the movie and the tensions was brilliantly dispersed throughout, making me jump when I least expected it. More than this, the film managed to be incredibly moving and poignant, while still lightening the mood occasionally with some much needed humour. Of course, there is much less humour in this movie than in its predecessors, but that is to be expected. One of my favourite scenes was in the beginning where Hermione, knowing the danger before her, wiped her parents' memories in order to protect them. Then she walks out of her home and down the street, alone and apparently empty handed, never to return. I would go as far as to say that in this scene the movie surpassed the book, and its poignancy was enhanced by Emma Watson's beatiful portrayal of Hermione, and this movie showcases her incredible talent. There was another particularly beautiful scene, also not actually in the book, where after Hermione and Harry have been left alone by Ron for some weeks, Harry and Hermione, both coming very close to despair, have a dance to a song on the radio in the tent, in an effort to regain some normality, be silly and carefree and cheer themselves up. It could have been crass but it was really touching and exemplified so much- the burden that these teenagers shoulder, who ought to be leading normal lives and enjoying themselves. The cinematography was amazing, and most satisfyingly for me, places like the Malfoy mansion, Godric's Hollow, the Lovegoods' House and the wilderness locations were exactly as I had imagined them! Another reviewer has said that Daniel Radcliffe was the weakest link of the trio, and I can see why, but perhaps this is simply because Watson and Grint have grown so much and surpassed themselves, whereas Radcliffe has always been consistently good. Bill Nighy as Rufus Scrimgeour was also very good, as was a surprising Rhys Iffans as Luna Lovegood's father. There was also a nominal appearance of Dave from Gavin and Stacey! This movie was absolutely stupendous, and as near faultless as I think the Harry Potter series can get. The only criticism I can make is not of the movie itself, but of how many young children I saw in my local cinema. This film is a PG 13- scary in parts (and there was one slightly raunchy scene), and I did feel that it wasn't suitable for young children. Otherwise excellent in every way!

I'm so very happy that I can recommend this one without any hesitation at all! The last couple Harry Potter films disappointed me in a myriad of ways. My disappointment didn't cause me to hate them, but I did feel let down and I have to admit that I found Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince pretty forgettable. But, being a Potter fan, I still found myself rushing out to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I today. And to my great relief and happiness, I loved it - really loved it! Yeah! The chase of the Seven Potters by the Death Eaters and the trip to the Ministry of Magic are tense and exciting, the endless camping trip is just as effective at portraying the helplessness and frustration the characters are experiencing as it was in the book and the scene that gives us Hermione reading Beedle the Bard's "Tale of the Three Brothers" is riveting and wonderfully creative - much, much better than I would have thought it could be. We finally get to meet Bill (and Fleur's briefly-glimpsed wedding dress is gorgeous!) and the whipped cream on top of all this goodness is that the film is much more humorous than I expected. While not everything is included, of course, I didn't come out of this film grumbling things along the lines of "How could they leave out _____?" or "Why did they add ________when it wasn't even in the danged book?" - both comments I have been known to make after viewing some of the other films. Instead, I left the theater feeling like I'd seen a relatively faithful rendering of the "real" story. And there were even one or two things that I thought the film did better than the book, most notably the interruption of Harry & Ginny's kiss. The not-in-the-book added scene of Harry and Hermione dancing was both amusing and incredibly poignant - a true highlight of the film for me. For some reason, the enjoyment this film gave me seemed to lift some sort of weight off me - which seems a very odd thing to say, I know. I think it returned a good deal of the joy I found in the earlier films - when seeing the characters and the places come to life on the screen was so magical. (That first glimpse of Hogwarts!) In a way, I feel like I'm back *in* - that I'm once again immersed in the film version of the story in a way that more closely echoes the effect the books had on me. While the films, IMHO, can never hope to match the books, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Part I, let me feel the magic again. For that I thank everyone involved with it. I thought the acting by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson was better than it's been in any of the Potter films - they really seem to have come into their own here. Helena Bonham Carter was freakishly perfect as usual, Jason Isaacs very good and Rhys Ifans as Xenophilius Lovegood a welcome newcomer. The film sounds good - the score is a mood-setting addition to the film (especially effective, I thought, were the screeching radio sounds during many of the camping scenes) - and it looks even better. The shots of the English countryside are beautiful but often seem almost overwhelmingly empty and lonely - perfect for the story. When it was announced that Deathly Hallows would be split into two films, I was glad because I hoped that by doing so the filmmakers would be able to do justice to the complexities of Rowling's plot. And now, having seen Part I, I feel that they've succeeded in doing just that. After this, I can look forward to the last film, not with dread, but with pleasure. And I am incredibly thrilled to be able to say that. Very highly recommended! Some info and cautions on the products: PLEASE NOTE: Because there are reports of various versions of the DVD available from different sellers, I strongly suggest buyers check the packaging carefully to ensure the version they are considering contains everything they're looking for. I purchased the 3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack offered here on Amazon. The DVD included in this pack contains ONLY the film - no extras at all. This means that, in this pack, NONE of the extras are watchable without a Blu-ray player. For Blu-ray owners, however, the other two discs in this 3-pack contain the following extras: Additional Scenes - The Burrow's Shed: Ron Discusses Radios with Mr. Weasley - The Dursley House: Harry and Aunt Petunia As They Leave House - The Dursley House: Harry and Dudley Shake Hands - The Granger House: Death Eaters Search Deserted Home - Ministry of Magic Lifts: Harry Tells Arthur He's Being Tracked - Tent: Trio Discusses Destroying The Locket - Rabbit Chase in the Forest - Montage: Ron and Hermione Skimming Stones Other Extras: - Exclusive Sneak Peek of an opening scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 - Maximum Movie Mode: Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) and other members of the cast and crew take viewers on an interactive journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. Plus, revisit important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2. - Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition - While filming the escape scene from the Snatchers in Swinley Forest, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson engage in a little competition of their own. With commentary by director David Yates. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack - The Seven Harrys - See how Daniel Radcliffe recreated the personalities of the different characters that transform into Harrys during the escape from Privet Drive. - On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James - Accompany Rupert Grint, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) and James Phelps (Fred Weasley) for a round of golf and get a glimpse into their 10-year friendship that developed while making the Harry Potter films. - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Promotional Trailer - Join Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast members from the Harry Potter films on their first visit to the Grand Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. (I was fortunate enough to visit the Wizarding World recently and enjoyed it immensely. Those responsible for its creation have done a terrific job in creating an atmosphere true to the books and films. I particularly enjoyed the many small and delightful details they took care to include. Harry's youngest fans, though, may be disappointed that the rides are geared to older fans.)

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Der Film, der sich eng an das Buch hält, hat mir wesentlich besser gefallen als die literarische Vorlage. Er zeichnet sich durchgehend durch einen ernsten Grundton aus, sodass die Bedrohung durch Voldemort greifbar wird. Es ist keine Szene "überflüssig" oder deplatziert. Die Ohnmacht des Trios wie auch der "guten" Seite, dem fast allmächtigen Voldemort schutzlos ausgeliefert ohne ein Mittel zu finden, seine Macht zu brechen, zeigt sich in jeder Szene und ist das Grundmotiv des Filmes. Schon der Beginn fällt ins Auge, als der Zaubereiminister Rufus Scrimegour eingeführt wird, als er in einer Pressekonferenz vor Voldemort warnt. Er ist sympathischer gezeichnet als in der Buchvorlage, aber er wirkt glaubwürdig und beeindruckend. Dies gilt auch für seinen zweiten - und letzten - Auftritt bei der Aushändigung des Testaments. Nichts von Häme und Hass, sondern konzentrierter Ernst, gepaart mit trauriger Verzweiflung, fast um die Vergeblichkeit seiner Aufgabe wissend: dies verkörpert Bill Nighy ganz hervorragend. Ganz überragend hat Emma Watson als Hermine gespielt. Schon wie sie zu Beginn ihren Eltern per Gedächtniszauber jegliche Erinnerung an sie nimmt, um die Eltern zu schützen, ist sehr beeindruckend. Und dies beweist sie im weiteren Verlauf des Filmes in jeder Szene, v.a. beim Streit mit Ron. Auch Rupert Grint ist erwachsen geworden und kommt - v.a. beim Streit - glaubhaft herüber. Nichts mehr von dem teilweise übertrieben wirkenden Ron aus Film 6. Und auch Dan Radcliff spielt - v.a. bei den emotionalen Szenen - wirklich gut. Besonders beeindruckend - für mich der Höhepunkt des Filmes - die Friedhofsszene, als er mit Hermine am Grab seiner Eltern steht und sie sich dennoch "frohe Weihnachten" wünschen. Eine so ergreifende Szene habe ich bislang in keinem der früheren Filme sehen können. Auch seine Verzweiflung in den Sekunden vor dem Erscheinen der Hirschkuh ist echt. Auch Dan Radcliff liefert meiner Meinung nach eine sehr gute schauspielerische Leistung ab. Inhaltlich stimmte fast alles. Sehr gekonnt wird die Hilflosigkeit des Trios beschrieben, angesichts der rudimentären Angaben von Dumbledore die Horcruxe zu finden und zu zerstören. Die Reise Harrys und Hermines nach Godric`s Hollow bekommt einen doppelten Sinn, der m.W. so in der Buchvorlage nicht vorhanden war: sie vermuten, dass Voldemort dort einen Horcrux versteckt haben könnte und sie vermuten dort das Schwert von Gryffindor. Godric`s Hollow ist also im Film kein reiner "Erinnerungstrip" zu Harrys Geburtsort und dem Ort, an dem seine Eltern starben, sondern der Abstecher dorthin hat eine Funktion. Die Horcrux-Szene ist einfach klasse: wie Harry und Hermine als Horcruxe erstehen und Ron trietzen und so seine innersten Ängste treffen ist ein weiterer Höhepunkt des Films. Wie Voldemort dann sagt: ich habe Dein Herz gesehen, Harry Potter. Überhaupt Ralph Fiennes als Voldemort: wie fand ich die Todesserversammlung im Buch so abstoßend und wie eindrucksvoll ist sie im Film gelungen. Das Grauen, die Bedrohung, die Angst von Lucius und die Demütigung sowohl von Lucius als auch von Charity Burbage durch Voldemort haben mir eine Gänsehaut über den Rücken gejagt. Voldemort poltert nicht. Leise, kalt, gibt er einen Schurken ab, wie ihn JKR nicht hätte besser erfinden können und der sich vom Buch-Voldemort um Längen unterscheidet. Dies unterstreicht auch die grandiose Schlussszene, als Voldemort auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Macht erscheint: er grinst den toten Dumbledore im Grab diabolisch an und benutzt - berauscht von seiner vermeintlichen Macht - den Elderstab, den er gleich ausprobiert. Eine eindrucksvolle Szene. Eindrucksvoll ist auch die Sterbeszene von Dobby und die ganzen Malfoy-Manner-Aufnahmen. Eine wahnsinnige und wahnsinnig gute Helena Bonham Carter als Bellatrix, wie sie Hermine foltert, jagt einem Schauer über den Rücken. Dobbys Tod - ergreifend. Kritiken habe ich keine. Ich hätte mir die Hintergrundhandlung der Regulus-Black-Geschichte, erzählt von Kreacher, etwas ausführlicher gewünscht und die Szene des Eindringens im Ministerium fand ich teilweise zu slapstickartig. Auch über den Tod von Mad-Eye-Moody wurde mir zu schnell hinweggegangen, der Angriff der Todesser auf die sieben Potters kam mir zu kurz und abgehakt vor. Aber ansonsten: erste Sahne, ein ganz eindrucksvoller Film, der - aufgrund der glaubhaften Atmosphäre der Bedrohung, aufgrund ausgezeichneter schauspielerischer Leistungen des Trios und insbesondere Ralph Fiennes als Voldemort der Film, der mich am meisten beeindruckt hat. Ob er wirklich der beste aller HP-Filme ist, mag ich nach dem ersten Sehen noch nicht zu beurteilen. Um mir hier ein Urteil für ein endgültiges Fazit zu bilden, muss ich den Film noch häufiger sehen. Aber eines steht fest: von allen Filmen von David Yates ist es meines Erachtens auf jeden Fall der Beste!