Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ultimate Edition (Blu-ray)

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Rating: PG

Starring:

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter

Richard Griffiths as Uncle Vernon

Pam Ferris as Aunt Marge

Fiona Shaw as Aunt Petunia

Harry Melling as Dudley Dursley

Adrian Rawlins as James Potter

Geraldine Somerville as Lily Potter

Lee Ingleby as Stan Shunpike

Lenny Henry as Shrunken Head

Jimmy Gardner as Ernie the Bus Driver

Gary Oldman as Sirius Black

Jim Tavaré as Tom the Innkeeper

Robert Hardy as Cornelius Fudge

Abby Ford as Young Witch Maid

Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley

Emma Watson as Hermione Granger

Oliver Phelps as George Weasley

James Phelps as Fred Weasley

Chris Rankin as Percy Weasley

Julie Walters as Mrs. Molly Weasley

Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley

Mark Williams as Mr. Arthur Weasley

David Thewlis as Professor Lupin

Devon Murray as Seamus Finnegan

Warwick Davis as Wizard

David Bradley as Argus Filch

Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore

Alan Rickman as Professor Severus Snape

Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall

Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid

Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón

Special Features:

Behind The Scenes of the Creature Shop

Share Daniel, Rupert, And Emma’s Memories Of Creatures

Creatures: From Script To Model To Screen

Discover How Actors Are Transformed

Voldemort’s Evolution

48-Page Photo Book With Rare Images From Years 1-7

Year 3 Lenticular Card

Two In A Series Of Character Cards

Includes Digital Copy Of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban For Portable Media

Other Info:

Widescreen (2.40:1)

DTS HD-MA 5.1 Sound

Spanish and French Languages

Spanish and French Subtitles

Running Time: 142 Minutes

The Details:

The following is the official description of the film:

“Year Three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger. Soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school. An ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls. Fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will be forced to confront them all. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron and based on J.K. Rowling’s third book, this wondrous spellbinder soars with laughs, shivers and the unique breathless surprise only found in a Harry Potter adventure. Mischief managed!”

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Ultimate Edition” is rated PG.

Mini-Review:

WB continues the release of the Ultimate Editions of the “Harry Potter” movies on Blu-ray. This time around are “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” and “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Each of these sets contains all of the bonus features of the previous DVD releases (still on DVD, not Blu-ray) plus a new part of the “Creating the World of Harry Potter” documentary. On Year 3 you get the “Creatures” featurette on Blu-ray. It covers the design, construction, and performance of Buckbeak, the Hungarian Horntail, the Goblins, the Dementors, and more. If you love the creatures, you’ll love this. Meanwhile Year 4 covers the “Sound & Music.” If you’re a fan of John Williams, then this is one you’re going to want to check out. Also included are hardback books showing paintings and stills, and cardboard trading cards featuring the characters from the movie.

If you’re a die-hard Harry Potter fan then there’s no question that you should add this to your collection. You not only get the original movies in Blu-ray and a digital copy, but you get the new bonus features, too. If you’re just a casual fan that wants it on Blu-ray, I’d suggest you just get the regular edition. These boxes are really big and take up a lot of space. You probably won’t care about the book, cards, or plethora of extras.

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