Features: DVD, Full Frame, Aspect Ratio 1.33.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, English, Spanish, Subtitles
This 2-Pack Contains HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE and HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETSHARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE: In this enchanting film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's delightful bestseller, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He learns the high-flying sport Quidditch and plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces on his way to face a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him. For the most extraordinary adventure, see you on Platform 9 3/4! HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS: The next installment in the Harry Potter series finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.
"[Chamber] Nothing from the book is left to wither away. That should please the vast reading audience that'll watch the movie." Desson Howe, Washington Post
"[Chamber] ...it's better, as well as darker, than the first." Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
"[Sorcerer's] Pure, uninterrupted enchantment. Destined to leave audiences of all ages cheering." Rex Reed, New York Observer
"[Sorcerer's] The Wizard Of Oz of its time. A complete triumph." Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Editor's Note
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE - American director Chris Columbus (HOME ALONE) brings the magic of British author J.K. Rowling's beloved best-selling fantasy novel to life in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. Eleven-year-old orphan Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) finds his world turned upside down when he discovers that, like his deceased parents, he is a wizard and has been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With fellow first-year students Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) by his side, Harry's adventures begin in the rambling castle that is Hogwarts. Vivid special effects make Hogwarts' magic a reality with paintings that come alive, staircases that move themselves, friendly ghosts, and fast-paced Quidditch (the school sport) matches in which students zoom around on their flying brooms. Mixed in with the miracles of Hogwarts are its dark hidden chambers and secrets, which Harry and his friends encounter as they embark on a quest to keep a treasured powerful object from falling into the wrong hands. Staying true to the book with this film adaptation, Columbus follows Rowling's story to the tiniest detail, making it a special treat for readers who were smitten with the novel. Radcliffe is especially engaging as Harry, infusing him with a believable sense of wonderment. The star-studded cast also includes Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Robbie Coltrane. HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS - Director Chris Columbus recreates the magic of the second book from author J.K. Rowling's best-selling series about a young wizard, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe). In this sequel, Harry and his friends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the new school year only to be met with a terrifying mystery. An unknown creature, one that supposedly lives in the legendary Chamber of Secrets hidden at Hogwarts, is attacking students in the school, leaving them literally petrified and as cold as stone. Even the professors seem at a loss for how to solve the chilling mystery, leaving it up to Harry and his friends to save the day. Rowling's story translates well to the big screen, with a magical flying car, a giant spider, a house elf named Dobby, and assorted other creatures making their film debuts. Radcliffe continues to charm as the wide-eyed young Potter, and Grint shines as his best friend and sidekick. Kenneth Branagh joins the all-star cast as the preening megalomaniac author and professor, Gilderoy Lockhart. HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS also stars the late Richard Harris, majestic Maggie Smith, and an under-used Alan Rickman.
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Features | [Chamber] Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | [Chamber] Escape The Forbidden Forest, Sneak Into The Chamber, Visit Lockhart's Class. Crystal-Clear Self-Guided Tours Of The Chamber Of Secrets, Dumbledore's Office And Diagon Alley, Including Places Never Shown In The Film. | | [Chamber] 19 Additional/Extended Scenes | | [Chamber] Interviews : Exclusive Interviews With Author J.K. Rowling And Screenwriter Steve Kloves; Interviews With Actors Who Play Harry, Ron, Hermione And Other Students And Professors | | [Chamber] Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX; Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX; French Dolby Digital 5.1 EX | | [Sorcerer's] Sneak Past Fluffy And Other Challenges To Reveal The Secret In The Mirror Of Erised | | [Sorcerer's] Open A Screaming Book, Enjoy Video Highlights Of Students And Professors | | [both] DVD-Rom Features | | [Sorcerer's] Meet The Ghosts Of Hogwarts | | [Sorcerer's] Cast A Spell Over A Scene In Eight Languages With "Harry Potter Throughout The World" | | [Sorcerer's] Create Potions Correctly Or Wind Up In The Infirmary | | [Sorcerer's] Learn How To Quidditch With An Original Quidditch Montage Featuring Oliver Wood And Harry | | [Sorcerer's] Catch A Snitch With Your Remote | | [Sorcerer's] Have A Wand Choose You At Ollivander's Wands | | [Sorcerer's] Never-Before-Seen Footage | | [Sorcerer's] Self-Guided Tour Of Hogwarts, Including The Gryffindor Common Room, The Great Hall, Harry's Room, Hagrid's Hut Controlled By Your Own Remote | | [Sorcerer's] Interviews With Director Chris Columbus And Producer David Heyman | | [Sorcerer's] Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX; Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 EX | | [both] Original Theatrical Trailer | | [Sorcerer's] Subtitles: English, Spanish |
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Awards |
Oscar (2002) | | | John Williams, Nominee, [Sorcerer's] Best Music, Original Score | | | Stephanie McMillian, Craig Stuart, Nominee, [Sorcerer's] Best Art Direction--Set Decoration | | | Judianna Makovsky, Nominee, [Sorcerer's] Best Costume Design | |
British Academy Awards (2003) | | | David Heyman, Chris Columbus, Steven Kloves, Nominee, [Chamber] Best Feature Film |
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