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\"\"<\/a>The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2<\/em><\/strong> Ultimate Collector\u2019s Edition release will complete most people\u2019s HP<\/em> collection. Both movies are amazing and are a wonderful conclusion to the series, the features are incredible and the audio\/video transfers aren\u2019t half bad either.<\/p>\n

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\nHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2 (2010\/2011)<\/strong><\/p>\n


\nREVIEW NAVIGATION<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Movie<\/a> | Special Features<\/a> | Video Quality<\/a> | Audio Quality<\/a> | Overall<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Genre(s): <\/strong>Fantasy, Action, Adventure
\nWarner Bros. | PG13 \u2013 146 min. \/ 130 min. \u2013 $64.99 | November 13, 2012<\/p>\n

MOVIE INFO:<\/span>
\nDirected by: <\/strong>David Yates
\nWriter(s): <\/strong>J.K. Rowling (novel); Steve Kloves (screenplay)
\nCast: <\/strong>Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, John Hurt, Jason Isaacs, Alan Rickman<\/p>\n

Theatrical Release Date: <\/strong>November 19, 2010 \/ July 15, 2011<\/p>\n

DISC INFO:<\/span>
\nFeatures: <\/strong>Maximum Movie Mode, Focus Points, Featurettes, BD-Live, DVD Copies, UltraViolet Digital Copy
\nNumber of Discs: <\/strong>6<\/p>\n

Audio: <\/strong>English (DTS-HD MA 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
\nVideo: <\/strong>1080p\/Widescreen 2.40
\nSubtitles: <\/strong>English SDH, French, Spanish
\nDisc Size: <\/strong>NA
\nCodec: <\/strong>MPEG-4 AVC
\nRegion(s): <\/strong>A, B, C<\/p>\n

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THE MOVIES<\/strong> \u2013 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u201cThe beginning of the end\u201d is a tagline clich\u00e9 I\u2019ve seen all too often but in the case of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1<\/em><\/strong>, it\u2019s so true. It\u2019s also shaping up to be the best two Potter<\/em> movies of the series, a series in which has been consistent in being good on the cusp of greatness (for me, it got close with the darker Prisoner of Azkaban<\/em>).<\/p>\n

Plot (from back cover): <\/strong>Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE), Ron (RUPERT GRINT) and Hermione (EMMA WATSON) set out to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort\u2019s (RALPH FIENNES) power \u2013 the Horcruxes. On their own and on the run, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever… but Dark Forces threaten to tear them apart.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never been the biggest Harry Potter<\/em> fan and in fact have only read a couple passages from one of the books (don\u2019t even remember which one) but I have enjoyed the series as a whole from an outsider\u2019s perspective. I know some fans have qualms with what or was not included in these movies but from a storytelling point of view, they\u2019ve all done a good job from the casting to forwarding an interesting story.<\/p>\n

With Deathly Hallows Part 1<\/em><\/strong>, it takes the series to a whole new level. For one thing, we don\u2019t even enter into Hogwart\u2019s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is under the guide Professor Severus Snape (ALAN RICKMAN) whom, like our other favorite Potter<\/em> characters (Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, Brendan Gleeson as \u2018Mad-Eye\u2019 Mooney \u2013 whose demise was understated IMO \u2013 and the others in the Order of the Phoenix), we only see early on as a good portion of the second and third acts are centered on Harry, Ron and Hermione.<\/p>\n

And even though much of the film has the kids on the run jumping from one part of the land to the next showing their wizard and witch kick assness with the spells they\u2019ve learned to defend themselves, it\u2019s one hell of a ride combining thrilling scenes with some truly crushing dramatic moments (the scene where Harry and Hermione dance to Nick Cave\u2019s song, \u2018O Children\u2019 stands out).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the drama and acting by our main characters, more so than the story, where Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1<\/em><\/strong> excels, however. Director David Yates and writer Steve Kloves split the final book in two not to get more money out of the fans (though I\u2019m sure Warner isn\u2019t complaining) but to tell the full story within a reasonable timeframe rather than cramming it all into a three hour and under feature film. This first part starts the journey and I\u2019m sure the opening and second act continues the quest in Part 2<\/em><\/strong> but from what I\u2019ve been reading, the majority of the film is outright action so Yates and company have set the appropriate tone before cranking things up for the ultimate duel.<\/p>\n

As far as the acting goes, Radcliffe, Grint and Watson all have been fairly consistent through the series \u2013 save for maybe Sorcerer\u2019s Stone<\/em> \u2013 and here now a decade later, they\u2019ve obviously embodied their characters but rather than sleepwalking through their roles, they\u2019re still adding layers.<\/p>\n

Overall, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1<\/em><\/strong> is a great film and probably my second favorite behind Prisoner of Azkaban<\/em> (and Order of the Phoenix<\/em> is right up there as well) but I certainly hope the second part lives up to the build up because otherwise it will taint an otherwise great movie (see: The Matrix Reloaded<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 2<\/em><\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s been 10 years in the making but the finale for the boy wizard has finally come to a close… and with a blast and a bit of nostalgia for those who have journeyed with these characters from the beginning.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2<\/em><\/strong> begins where the first part left off and while most films stick to the three act rule, and this does, it almost felt like the third act with the previous film serving as the first and second acts.<\/p>\n

The story follows Harry (DANIEL RADCLIFFE), Ron (RUPERT GRINT) and Hermione (EMMA WATSON) as they search for the remaining Horcruxes that will weaken Voldemort (RALPH FIENNES). Their journey takes them from Gringotts to break into Bellatrix\u2019s vault \u2013 with the help of goblin Griphook (WARWICK DAVIS) \u2013 back to Hogwarts as Voldemort learns what the trio are up to and know they are one step closer. But getting into Hogwarts is easier said than done as its new headmaster is Severus Snape (ALAN RICKMAN) and the place is being run like a totalitarian dictatorship.<\/p>\n

Helping the trio, albeit with some passive reluctance, is Aberforth Dumbledore (CIARAN HINDS), Dumbledore\u2019s brother. I should note here that the make-up effects crew did a fantastic job matching some key features from Michael Gambon to make him look like he\u2019s related; a task which some movies don\u2019t even try but here if you take a quick look, you\u2019d swear it was Gambon underneath the make-up. In any case, he eventually helps them to get into Hogwarts, with Neville (MATTHEW LEWIS), now leading the charge against the reigning powers that be. Inside Hogwarts is when the siege begins as Voldemort and his legions try to invade but supporters of the cause take a stand and in turn give Harry Potter to find the remaining Horcruxes\u2019 before an epic battle between the Boy Who Lived and Voldemort begins.<\/p>\n

Obviously this is a simplistic rundown of the plot, but it\u2019s the gist of the entire film and in fact, the final act of the entire franchise. After what was an emotional \u2013 and quite dark \u2013 part 1 for The Deathly Hallows<\/em>, I wondered how a more action-packed finale would translate and if filmmakers could keep the momentum going until the end and the very important confrontation, one that\u2019s been 10 years in the making. Thus far, beginning with Order of the Phoenix<\/em> and Half-Blood Prince<\/em>, Director David Yates has done a superb job with the franchise and given how he, along with screenwriter Steve Kloves, manages to fit in all the important aspects and create a satisfying conclusion is almost awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n

As far as the acting goes, Radcliffe, Grint and Watson all have been fairly consistent through the series \u2013 save for maybe Sorcerer\u2019s Stone<\/em> \u2013 and here now a decade later, they\u2019ve obviously embodied their characters but rather than sleepwalking through their roles, they\u2019re still adding layers.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t to say this is a perfect movie because it isn\u2019t. One of my main issues, and it\u2019s fairly minor in the grand scheme of things, is the relationship between Harry and Ginny never felt fleshed out. They kissed in the Half-Blood Prince<\/em> then shared a moment in Deathly Hallows Part 1<\/em>, but since they get separated it never seems fully realized when the time comes for some dramatic tension towards the end. Similarly, we get the death of two prominent characters, members of the old Order of the Phoenix, and we see them on the ground dead arm reached out to touch the other. When did these characters get together? No doubt, seeing them dead is tragic, no doubt, but it didn\u2019t get quite the desired impact I think the writer and director were going after.<\/p>\n

Now, having said all that, I realize the movies together were approaching 5 hours and thus things that might\u2019ve been in the book had to be condensed or completely excised so I can excuse some of it, but those two items did stand out both times I saw the film.<\/p>\n

On the whole, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2<\/em><\/strong> is a well made, highly entertaining and in the end, poignant conclusion to one of the most successful franchises in history.<\/p>\n

Even as somebody who hasn\u2019t read any of the novels, I still managed to enjoy several of the films throughout the series with the first two, in hindsight, are a bit of a chore to get through but once it got darker beginning with Prisoner of Azkaban<\/em> (a personal favorite), even with some of the more sluggish scenes\/sequences, they still manage to grab my attention from beginning to end.<\/p>\n

The film-making experience by all those involved with the Harry Potter<\/em> franchise is something to behold and might be second only to what Peter Jackson did filming the three epic fantasy Lord of the Rings<\/em> movies back-to-back-to-back.<\/p>\n

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SPECIAL FEATURES \u2013 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The packaging is similar to the other \u201cUltimate Collector\u2019s Edition\u201d releases though a bit thicker to accommodate both movies. Included inside are a few character cards, a nice hard cover mini-book with pictures and an UltraViolet<\/span><\/strong> download code. Along with the Blu-rays, each film also comes on DVD<\/span><\/strong>. However, the second discs on the individual releases were not ported over. Check out the review here<\/a> and here<\/a> to see what\u2019s missing.<\/p>\n

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1<\/em>
\nMaximum Movie Mode (approx 2:46:00; HD)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Warner\u2019s MMM is a picture-in-picture feature where different members of the crew and cast (minor cast members) show up and talk about different topics that\u2019s going on or in one instance, read passages from the book. I usually enjoy these Maximum Movie Mode\u2019s but this is one of the weaker outings. ** Blu-ray Exclusive **<\/strong><\/p>\n

Focus Points (TRT 19:21; HD)<\/span><\/strong> are a collection of featurettes that delve some into the movie making but not a whole lot as I\u2019m sure anything deeper are or will be contained in the documentaries available in the \u201cUltimate Collector\u2019s Edition\u201d releases. ** Blu-ray Exclusive **<\/strong><\/p>\n

Featurettes include: The Last Days of Privet Road (2:36)<\/span>, Hagrid\u2019s Motorbike (4:01)<\/span>, Magical Tents (2:18)<\/span>, Death Eaters Attack Caf\u00e9 (2:51)<\/span>, Creating Dobby and Kreacher (3:48)<\/span> and The Return of Griphook (3:45)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 2<\/em>
\nMaximum Movie Mode (2:47:35; HD)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Warner\u2019s staple Blu-ray feature returns where this go around actor Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) hosts and we get access to interviews with members of the cast and crew along with featurettes and deleted scenes. This one isn\u2019t bad, but you\u2019re only getting around 17-minutes of footage. As a side, I like that I don\u2019t have to watch it on my computer like the latest and lame ass Second Screen feature some studios are using.<\/p>\n

Focus Points (26:27; HD)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 This is a collection of short featurettes showcasing a variety of topics including: Aberforth Dumbledore (2:37)<\/span>, Deathly Hallow Costume Changes (3:13)<\/span>, Harry Returns to Hogwarts (3:21)<\/span>, The Hogwarts Shield (2:27)<\/span>, The Room of Requirement Set (3:13)<\/span>, The Fiery Escape (3:49)<\/span>, Neville\u2019s Stand (4:15)<\/span> and Molly Takes Down Bellatrix (3:27)<\/span>. These are also available via the Maximum Movie Mode as an icon will pop up and pressing enter, you can watch it. On their own, these aren\u2019t bad but a more comprehensive featurette would be preferred.<\/p>\n

Final Farewells From Cast and Crew (3:07; HD)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 This is an all too brief though still melancholy featurette as some of the actors (including Radcliffe, Grint and Watson) and members of the crew reflect on their time with the franchise and how much they will miss it all.<\/p>\n

BD-Live<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bonus Disc (Year 7, Part 1)
\nCreating the World of Harry Potter<\/em> Part 7: Story (47:28)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 With this featurette, you get to hear the story of how J.K. Rowling and screenwriter Steve Kloves collaborated and developed a friendship based on trust and respect as they sit down for an intimate conversation. This is the big feature and continuation on an overall \u2018making-of\u2019 for the franchise.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows \u2013 Part 1<\/span><\/em><\/strong>: Behind the Magic (44:09)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Discover how one of the most complex scenes as assembled and how the flying sequences were shot. Then hear stories of friendly competition among the stars and gain insight into life on the set.<\/p>\n

The following are smaller featurettes which, to me, could have been put into another lengthy featurette like the previous two on this disc.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter<\/span><\/em><\/strong>: On the Road (19:37)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Follow the film\u2019s production all over England for on-location shoots that added exciting new backgrounds to the series.<\/p>\n

The Return of the Order (5:35)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Join the turning members of the Order of the Phoenix as the actors discuss how they feel about being back on set.<\/p>\n

Scabior and Greyback (4:10)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Learn about the creation of newly created character Scabior and the reimagining of vicious werewolf Fenrir Greyback.<\/p>\n

Dobby\u2019s Farewell (4:28)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Interviews with David Yates, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and others discuss why Dobby\u2019s death scene was so important and what made Dobby such a beloved character.<\/p>\n

The Look of Bill Weasley (3:41)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Costume Designer Jany Temime explains the choices behind the clothes and accessories used to give Bill Weasley the rock-star look that defines his character.<\/p>\n

The Weasleys (3:33)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Examine the importance of the Weasleys both as surrogate family to Harry Potter and as fighters in the war against Voldemort.<\/p>\n

The State of Evil (9:58)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Explore the dark side of the great Wizarding War.<\/p>\n

The New Guys (7:06)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Meet the new actors introduced in the film.<\/p>\n

One Book, Two Movies (4:38)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Producers David Heyman and David Barron and Director David Yates discuss the decision to split the final book into two films.<\/p>\n

The Wizarding Shop (5:28)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 The prop maker displays some of the new props created for the film.<\/p>\n

The following are available on the individual release: The Seven Harrys (5:29)<\/span><\/strong>, On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James (13:38)<\/span><\/strong>, Dan, Rupert and Emma\u2019s Running Competition (2:45)<\/span><\/strong>, Godric\u2019s Hollow\/The Harry and Nagini Battle (6:00)<\/span><\/strong>, The Frozen Lake (4:10)<\/span><\/strong> and some Deleted Scenes (10:54)<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also included is the Teaser Trailer (2:31)<\/span><\/strong> and the Theatrical Trailer (2:23)<\/span><\/strong> along with a couple promotional adverts.<\/p>\n

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Bonus Disc (Year 7, Part 2)
\nCreating the World of Harry Potter<\/em> Part 8: Growing Up (49:19)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast and crew reflect on the extraordinary experience they shared growing up on set, and the moments that helped shape who they are today. It\u2019s a really melancholy view on the entire series and easily the best of the \u201cCreating the World of Harry Potter<\/em>\u201d featurettes.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows \u2013 Part 2<\/span><\/em><\/strong>: Behind the Magic (47:01)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Go behind the scenes to learn how CGI was used to create Hogwarts and see how the Great Hall was destroyed and rebuilt three times during filming.<\/p>\n

Hogwarts Last Stand (Extended Version) (30:27)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Glean a sense of the enormous amount of energy and effort required by cast and crew to bring the final battle to the screen.<\/p>\n

The Great Hall of Hogwarts (4:13)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Cast and crew share their thoughts on the iconic Great Hall and how they feel seeing it all demolished for the final battle.<\/p>\n

Ron and Hermione\u2019s Kiss (4:12)<\/span><\/strong> examines the budding romance between Ron and Hermione in a look back at their relationship throughout the series.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a Wrap, Harry Potter<\/em> (4:55)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 The cast and crew share their feelings on reaching the finale of a decade-long relationship with the Harry Potter<\/em> films.<\/p>\n

Neville\u2019s Battle Makeup (4:11)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Watch the elaborate task of bruising and bloodying the actors involved in the Battle of Hogwarts.<\/p>\n

The Gringotts Disguises (4:07)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Helena Bonham Carter discusses the challenge of playing Hermione in disguise as Bellatrix.<\/p>\n

Harry\u2019s Death: The Courtyard Confrontation (10:14)<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Join the cast and crew on set for the filming of the pivotal scene.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows<\/span><\/em><\/strong>: The Quest (TRT 51:57)<\/span><\/strong> is a series of 16 mini-featurettes:
\n– Emma Watson Gets a \u201cRed Card\u201d (2:02)<\/strong>
\n– Daniel Radcliff Discusses His Mentors (4:27)<\/strong>
\n– The Secrets of Flight (4:03)<\/strong>
\n– Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort (4:05)<\/strong>
\n– A Look Back at Severus Snape (3:18)<\/strong>
\n– Exclusive Footage from the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows \u2013 Part 2<\/em> London Premiere (2:23)<\/strong>
\n– The Love Life of Ron Weasley (2:56)<\/strong>
\n– The Weasleys: A Look Back at Harry Potter\u2019s Favorite Family (3:27)<\/strong>
\n– Dumbeldore and Harry: A Look Back (3:23)<\/strong>
\n– Favorite Lines with the Harry Potter<\/em> Cast (3:44)<\/strong>
\n– Favorite Props and Costumes with the Harry Potter<\/em> Cast (3:31)<\/strong>
\n– Riding Memory Lane (4:37)<\/strong>
\n– Finding Luna: A Dream Come True (2:27)<\/strong>
\n– A Tribute to Dobby: The Beloved House-Elf (2:43)<\/strong>
\n– A Special Message to Fans of Harry Potter<\/em> (2:25)<\/strong>
\n– The Cast of Harry Potter<\/em> Say Goodbye (2:26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m sure all of those were previously released at some point but thought I\u2019d just include them here. Much of the footage was used before and spliced in other featurettes.<\/p>\n

And the rest of the featurettes were previously available on the individual release: A Conversation with J.K. Rowling (Extended Version) (1:03:20)<\/span><\/strong> which is about 10-minutes longer, The Women of Harry Potter<\/em> (23:31)<\/span><\/strong>, The Goblins of Gringotts (10:56)<\/span><\/strong>,<\/p>\n

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VIDEO \u2013 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 4.25\/5<\/strong>
\nThe film is presented in its original 2.40 aspect ratio and comes on a 50GB disc and MPEG-4 AVC encoding. There\u2019s little doubt that this would be a very dark looking movie from the opening and it only continues until the end even during the daylight scenes. Now, the picture is well defined and I noticed no flaws like pixilation even in the pitch black shots. Again, since this is a dark looking picture, it\u2019s not going to be very pretty in high-def but it\u2019s certainly far better than its DVD counterpart…<\/p>\n

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 2<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 4.5\/5<\/strong>
\nThe film is presented in its original 2.40 aspect ratio and comes on a 50GB disc and MPEG-4 AVC encoding. There\u2019s little doubt that this would be a very dark looking movie from the opening and it only continues until the end even during the daylight scenes. Now, the picture is well defined and I noticed no flaws like pixilation even in the pitch black shots. Again, since this is a dark looking picture, it\u2019s not going to be very pretty in high-def but it\u2019s certainly far better than its DVD counterpart…
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AUDIO \u2013 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 4.25\/5<\/strong>
\nThe 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio meanwhile isn\u2019t the best lossless track I\u2019ve encountered but there are a few action pieces, especially at the beginning, that allow it to shine. The dialogue primarily uses the center channel with the other action coming from the front and rear speakers. Alexandre Desplat\u2019s score also sounds great going from the softer moments like the Harry Potter<\/em> theme to the action scenes which provide depth to the track.<\/p>\n

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 2<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 4.75\/5<\/strong>
\nThe 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio meanwhile isn\u2019t the best lossless track I\u2019ve encountered but there are a few action pieces, especially at the beginning, that allow it to shine. The dialogue primarily uses the center channel with the other action coming from the front and rear speakers. Alexandre Desplat\u2019s score also sounds great going from the softer moments like the Harry Potter<\/em> theme to the action scenes which provide depth to the track.<\/p>\n

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OVERALL \u2013 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Overall, the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2<\/em><\/strong> Ultimate Collector\u2019s Edition release will complete most people\u2019s HP<\/em> collection. Both movies are amazing and are a wonderful conclusion to the series, the features are incredible and the audio\/video transfers aren\u2019t half bad either. There is one caveat however: none of the features on the individual releases were ported over so you will be missing some stuff. If you\u2019re a completist and already have them, what I did was switched out the DVD copies with the second bonus discs from each (so long as you don\u2019t care about the DVDs).<\/p>\n

In any case, the set is a bit on the expensive side since you are paying for some trinkets but unless you purchased the expensive complete collection, you do get some excellent featurettes and documentaries that are well worth wading through.<\/p>\n

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The Movieman<\/em>
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