[HPFGU-Movie] PoA DVD

[joj]

From: "Valerie Flowe"


>
> So has everyone gotten their DVD yet?!!! I was excited to get the $12.99
> CompUSA deal, as I saw it elsewhere for $24.99!

Joj:
I got mine at Walmart for $16.96.  I'm ok with that, as I didn't have to
drive out of my way.


> I liked the deleted McGonagal scene. Neat to see her with her hair down
for
> a change, and I liked Hermione's braids! I wish they had filmed the Sirius
> attacking Ron/Scabbers scene. That would've been cool.

I thought the McGonagal scene was weak.  When I first heard they shot it and
left it out, I thought they were crazy.  I just don't think the scene
worked.  Where was the drama?  They needed to show Sirius in the dorm room,
not just have Ron mention "dodging a knife". No one was panicking or really
upset.  I did like Harry saying he "was close enough to touch" and "he could
have killed him", but it would have been good to see the close call.

>Though I
> thought Dan's last scene eating the candy was a tad weak. Maybe that's why
> they decided to  turn it into the dorm scene?? That's a nice
"slice-o-life"
> view of Hogwarts, too.

I wonder if there was  a special effect missing, like the steam out of the
ears?  Otherwise it doesn't make much sense.

> Today, I'll watch the movie, though I know it by heart already from many
> theatre viewings. I will still enjoy it immensely.

We watched it last night and twice this morning, back to back.  I told my
kids were not watching it again tonight, although I'm feeling very tempted.

I must say, the more I watch it, the more impressed I am with Daniel
Radcliffe's performance.  He's very expressive with his eyes.  I also love
his sarcasm.  Much more like book Harry!


>
> Happy Thanksgiving, American HP Fans!
>
> Valerie

Thanks!
Joj