"These are dark times, there is no denying. Our world has perhaps faced no greater threat than it does today. But your ministry remains strong."
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Aspect ratios:
2.40:1
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Number of discs:
3
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Audio:
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Street date:
4/15/2011
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Distributor:
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Maximum Movie Mode (2:47:56) incorporates behind-the-scenes special effects footage, additional scenes, "walk-ons" by the cast and crew to explain various aspects of the production, and access to several "Focus Point" video featurettes as one watches the feature. It makes for a dynamic and efficient method of viewing relevant behind-the-scenes material, though some of the most interesting material (e.g. the special effects break downs) cannot be accessed outside of it. This won't please those who want discrete accessibility to all the material, but there's also something to be said about it being presented in proper context with the film. Overall it's a nicely implemented feature and should please anyone looking for more information about the making of the film.
Focus Points (19:21, HD) highlight various aspects of the production, viewable concurrent with the feature through Maximum Movie Mode or independently.
* The Last Days of Privet Drive (2:36) features the actors who played the Dursleys reflecting on 10 years of work together.
* Hagrid's Motorbike (4:01) shows how the scenes with Hagrid's flying motorcycle and sidecar were staged using practical stunts and special effects setups.
* Magical Tents! (2:18) offers a closer look at the wedding tent and the traveling/camping tent.
* Death Eaters Attack Café (2:51) includes behind-the-scenes footage of preparation for and filming of the café wand fight, featuring the actors' stunt doubles.
* Creating Dobby and Kreacher (3:48) explains how the filmmakers brought all-digital house elves to life, using little people as stand-ins and having the voice actors on-set to work with the cast.
* The Return of Griphook (3:45) features actor Warwick Davis talking about his preparation for and portrayal of Griphook the Goblin (who was played by Verne Troyer in the first film).
Behind the Story (HD)
* The Seven Harrys (5:29) highlights the challenges and hilarity of making seven Harry Potters in one scene.
* On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James (13:38) follows Rupert Grint (Ron), Tom Felton (Draco), and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George) as they embark on a golfing weekend in Wales just before production wraps on the film. During the trip they look back on their years of off-screen friendship and work together.
* Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition (2:45) illustrates the trio's competitive nature that came out while running through the woods for the forest chase scenes.
* Godric's Hollow / The Harry and Nagini Battle (6:00) takes a look at the Godric's Hollow set and goes behind the scenes of Harry's fight with Voldemort's pet snake.
* The Frozen Lake (4:10) goes behind the scenes of preparing for and filming the frozen lake scenes.
Additional Scenes (10:54, HD)
* Sc. 7 - The Burrows Shed (:41) reveals where Ron got his magic radio.
* Sc. 15 - The Dursley House (:52) shows a moment of vulnerability with Aunt Petunia.
* Sc. 16 - Dudley and Harry (2:05) shows the cousins making peace.
* Sc. 61 - The Granger House (:27) shows a Death Eater visiting Hermione's abandoned house.
* Sc. 83 - Ministry of Magic Lifts (1:51) includes antics in the Ministry's enchanted elevators.
* Sc. 89 - Tent (1:38) shows Harry, Ron and Hermione trying to figure out where to find more Horcruxes.
* Sc. 108 - Rabbit Chase in the Forest (1:28) shows Harry and Ron hunting in the forest and things turning tense. This was really a standout scene as it shows how horse play can turn into outright aggression when there are unresolved issues between people (I had a few of those moments myself when I was teenager). Although it probably didn't fit anywhere in the movie, it's an emotionally honest and wonderfully complex scene.
* Sc. 108 Montage - Ron and Hermione Skimming Stones (1:52) shows Ron teaching Hermione how to skip stones.
Trailers and Spots (HD)
* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack (3:51) gives a brief look behind the scenes of composing and recording the film score, with Composer Alexandre DeSplat.
* The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Promotional Trailer (6:25) provides a recap of the Harry Potter theme park grand opening in Orlando, Florida, with members of the cast and crew and author J.K. Rowling.
Sneak Peek of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two was specifically removed from review copies as the preview could not be distributed before the Blu-ray street date. Though it would have been nice to have for review, I have no doubt it will be readily viewable everywhere come April 15th.
A DVD includes the feature in standard definition 2.40:1 anamorphic video and Dolby Digital 5.1 at 384 kbps audio. It also includes subtitles in English SDH, French and Spanish.
A Digital Copy
Review gear:
- Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30 55" Plasma 1080p 3D HDTV
- Oppo BDP-93 Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player
- Denon AVR2112CI Integrated Network A/V Surround Receiver
- Pioneer SP-BS41-LR Bookshelf Speaker (2)
- Pioneer SP-C21 Center Speaker
- Pioneer SW-8 Subwoofer
