Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

Theatrical Release Date: 2011 (USA) / 2011 07 15 (USA - 3D) / 2011 07 15 (USA)

UPC: 883929196326

Studio: Warner Home Video

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Violence, Scary Moments]

Summary: The final adventure in the Harry Potter film series follows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) as they prepare for a final battle with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), who is determined to destroy Harry once and for all. In order to defeat the powerful wizard, they must find and destroy Voldemort's last and most elusive Horcrux -- that is, the enchanted piece of soul allowing him to remain immortal -- before his nefarious plans come to fruition. David Yates directs. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Category: Fantasy

Awards: Best Picture – National Board of Review Best Sound – Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Art Direction – Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Art Direction – Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Makeup – Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Visual Effects – Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Special Visual Effects – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Special Visual Effects – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Special Visual Effects – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Production Design – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Art Direction in a Fantasy Film – Art Directors Guild Best Special Visual Effects – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Production Design – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Sound – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Makeup and Hair – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Sound – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Makeup and Hair – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Sound – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Sound – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Sound – British Academy of Film and Television Arts Best Art Direction – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Makeup – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Visual Effects – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Art Direction – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Visual Effects – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Makeup – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Visual Effects – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Makeup – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Visual Effects – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Features: Additional Scenes

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 11/11/2011

Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 2.40:1

Audio: DHMA null, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 130 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French,Spanish

Subtitles: English,French,Spanish

Tracie Cooper

A decade after the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and even longer since the publication of the first Potter novel, the forces responsible for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 had a daunting task on their hands in giving this epic series the finale it deserves. Whether casual filmgoers or Potter superfans, audiences are emotionally invested in the franchise and its characters in a way that is truly unique. To their credit, screenwriter Steve Kloves and director David Yates have allowed the movies to grow in both style and emotional complexity, mirroring the books' original storyline as well as the real-life transition from adolescence to young adulthood experienced by the films' central actors. For the most part, the final movie delivers the combination of emotional intensity and rousing battle sequences befitting the end of a phenomenon that evolved from an unexpectedly popular children's book series to an era unto itself. The Deathly Hollows, Part 2 wastes no time getting to the action, beginning where the first installment left off -- that is, as Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) obtains a powerful magical artifact while Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) mourn the loss of a beloved friend. There is little time for grief, however, nor for setup; The Deathly Hallows, Part 1 served that purpose, and, reminiscent of the larger-than-life chess game portrayed in The Sorcerer's Stone, it is clear that Part 2 is the action-packed payoff of years' worth of planning. From a fantastical bank robbery to an all-out bloodbath in the once-protected halls of Hogwarts, the film, as it should, has the feel of a last stand. The commitment to The End is wholly embodied in the actors' performances; most of them have been working on the franchise since its inception, and all of them are clearly as invested in their characters as the audience. Some of the actors (most noticeably Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman) seem thrilled to exhibit a deeper dimension to their roles than plot and time constraints previously allowed. The background characters -- including, at times, literally Hogwarts itself -- are finally allowed to shine. While the story is, as Dumbledore states, Harry's "party," it is the fierce loyalty and commitment of the partygoers that gives the film much of the emotional resonance it needed to be successful. It's even difficult not to feel a twang of pity for Voldemort, who, portrayed expertly by Ralph Fiennes, is a pitch-perfect villain teetering on the brink of his own destruction. It is a testament to the all-star cast of British actors and J.K. Rowling's story itself that Grint and Watson, with decidedly less to do and say than in prior installments (except, of course, for a highly anticipated kiss), are not particularly missed. While satisfying overall, the film is not without its problems. The pacing issues that have plagued its predecessors are still very much a factor in Hallows 2. Without Harry's constant internal dialogue (from the book) available to connect the dots, the plot often seems convoluted. Story elements that were glossed over in previous movies are glaringly apparent -- the evolution of Neville Longbottom (Matthew Lewis) from misfit to hero being a prime example. There are questionable stylistic choices, including several slow-motion sequences during battle scenes that cause the otherwise appropriately epic final showdown to lean toward silliness. It's not always entirely clear who is alive and who is dead, or exactly how it is one survives what appears to have been a perfectly good death curse. This is the end of an era -- why not offer more in the way of resolution, rather than mess with Rowling's universe to create something that looks more cinematic but makes less sense? Despite its flaws, however, the film is a worthy finale for the pop-culture phenomenon often referred to as "Pottermania." Though there will always be debate among book purists regarding what was left in, left out, or forcibly shoved through, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 offers the elements needed to cap off any hero's tale: hope, faith, friendship, love, magic, and a happy ending. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Cast and Crew: David Yates  Director 
Steve Kloves  Screenwriter 
Lionel Wigram  Executive Producer 
David Barron  Producer 
Alexandre Desplat  Composer (Music Score) 
David Heyman  Producer 
J.K. Rowling  Producer 
Daniel Radcliffe  Actor 
Rupert Grint  Actor 
Emma Watson  Actor 
Helena Bonham Carter  Actor 
Ralph Fiennes  Actor 
Michael Gambon  Actor 
Alan Rickman  Actor 
Robbie Coltrane  Actor 
Bonnie Wright  Actor 
John Hurt  Actor 
Timothy Spall  Actor 
Tom Felton  Actor 
Miranda Richardson  Actor 
Imelda Staunton  Actor 
Bill Nighy  Actor 
Emma Thompson  Actor 
Gary Oldman  Actor 
Maggie Smith  Actor 
Harry Melling  Actor 
Julie Walters  Actor 
Ian Kelly  Actor 
Michelle Fairley  Actor 
Fiona Shaw  Actor 
Carolyn Pickles  Actor 
Jason Isaacs  Actor 
Evanna Lynch  Actor 
Domhnall Gleeson  Actor 
Clémence Poésy  Actor 
Warwick Davis  Actor 
Graham Duff  Actor 
Anthony Allgood  Actor 
Gemma Jones  Actor 
David Thewlis  Actor 
Helen McCrory  Actor 
Ciarán Hinds  Actor 
Jim Broadbent  Actor 
Jessie Cave  Actor 
Natalia Tena  Actor 
Jon Key  Actor 
Oliver Phelps  Actor 
Chris Rankin  Actor 
Mark Williams  Actor 
James Phelps  Actor 
Kelly MacDonald  Actor 
Georgina Leonidas  Actor 
Matthew Lewis  Actor 
Ralph Ineson  Actor 
Suzanne Toase  Actor 
Hebe Beardsall  Actor 
Louis Cordice  Actor 
Joshua Herdman  Actor 
Scarlett Byrne  Actor 
Devon Murray  Actor 
Alfie Enoch  Actor 
Anna Shaffer  Actor 
David Bradley  Actor 
Afshan Azad  Actor 
Freddie Stroma  Actor 
Isabella Laughland  Actor 
Guy Henry  Actor 
William Melling  Actor 
Miriam Margolyes  Actor 
Katie Leung  Actor 
Dave Legeno  Actor 
Nick Moran  Actor 
Amber Evans  Actor 
Ruby Evans  Actor 
Benjamin Northover  Actor 
Ian Peck  Actor 
Rusty Goffe  Actor 
Leslie Phillips  Actor 
Sian Grace Phillips  Actor 
Geraldine Somerville  Actor 
Ellie Darcey-Alden  Actor 
James Walters  Actor 
Ariella Paradise  Actor 
Benedict Clarke  Actor 
Toby Papworth  Actor 
Tony Adkins  Actor 
Gary Sayer  Actor 
Phil Wright  Actor 
Peter G. Reed  Actor 
Ashley McGuire  Actor 
Tony Kirwood  Actor 
Emil Hostina  Actor 
Granville Saxton  Actor 
Bob Yves Van Hellenberg Hubar  Actor 
Judith Sharp  Actor 
Arthur Bowen  Actor 
Daphne De Beistegui  Actor 
William Dunn  Actor 
Adrian Rawlins  Actor 
Jade Gordon  Actor 
Bertie Gilbert  Actor 
Helena Barlow  Actor 
Ryan Turner  Actor 

Country: USA