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DVD
Reviews - Harry Potter
and the Sorcerer's Stone |
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Harry
Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
(Warner Home
Video)
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Release Date:
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May
28, 2002
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Length:
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152
mins.
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| Rated:
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PG
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Widescreen (1.85:1)
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Languages:
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English, Spanish
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| Subtitles:
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English,
Spanish
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Deleted Scenes, "Capturing the Stone" Featurette,
360-Degree Interactive Set Tours, Interactive Games,
Filmographies, Theatrical Trailers
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A children's book? I had my doubts. So I
was quite surprised with how well this film turned out in the end. Now
I'm not familiar with the actual books, so I can't attest to
faithfulness, but I do not see how an imagination can top what was
presented. This movie will easily capture an open mind - a child's or
otherwise. With a cleverly light tone, one never really cared to
question the erratic scenes. Everything just got soaked into a
mindless adventure filled with decent special effects and cute kiddie
comedy. Although it did run a little long, it would be worth it for a
potentially strong series to have a firm base. Sure it's fantasy, but
it's fun fantasy.
Disc one of this two-disc set had the film, cast and crew information,
and two trailers. The second disc contained a maze of interactive
screens clearly designed for the youngsters. And I could see it being
of great fun to explore...once. After that, annoyance. But, with some
patience, you would find seven wonderful deleted scenes, some
conceptual art, tours of locations from the film, a good
interview-driven featurette with the film makers, and plenty of short
character specific scenes from the movie. Unfortunately, there was no
commentary track for neither the film nor the deleted scenes.
Those skeptics out there who regard this as just one for the kids will
be in for a pleasant surprise.
| The Movie: |
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9/10 |
| The Extras: |
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2/10 |
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| Recommendation: |
One
For The Library |
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