Watch

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Purchase: DVD/Blu-ray/4K

Director:	David Yates
Cast:	Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes
Released:	Friday, November 19, 2010
Length:	147 minutes
Studio:	Warner Bros.
Genre:	Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Family
Rating:	Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Synopsis

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 © Warner Bros.. All Rights Reserved.

Without the guidance and protection of their professors, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) begin a mission to destroy the Horcruxes, the sources of Voldemort's immortality. Though they must rely on one another more than ever, dark forces threaten to tear them apart. Voldemort's Death Eaters have seized control of the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, and they are searching for Harry -- even as he and his friends prepare for the ultimate showdown.

Purchase DVD/Blu-ray/4K UHD physical copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 today at Amazon.com

Download Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in Digital HD/4K from the iTunes store.

Controversial Dialogue Banned In Asia from Fantastic Beasts: The...  4/12/2022 11:15 AM EST
"Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" has been edited in China due to references to a gay relationship in the film. A total of 6 seconds was removed from the 142-minute film.The request to edit the film was approved by Warner Bros., and the following lines were removed - "because I was in love with you" and "the summer Gellert and I fell in love".In a statement, Warner Bros. spoke about th...  More>>

Return to Hogwarts Reunion Special Coming to HBO Max  11/16/2021 1:34 PM EST
HBO Max is planning a magical reunion. The streamer will be bringing Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and others together for the first time since the end of the original film franchise.On New Year's Day 2022, the actors, along with filmmaker Chris Columbus and other cast members will sit for a retrospective to commemorate the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" which w...  More>>

Harry Potter Limited Series and Special in the Works to Commemor...  5/19/2021 12:13 PM EST
WarnerMedia has partnered with Wizarding World to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first film of the Harry Potter franchise by creating two commemorative unscripted specials."To celebrate the dedicated fans old and new who have passionately kept the Wizarding World magic alive in so many forms for decades, these exciting specials will celebrate their Harry Potter fandom in a must-see multip...  More>>

Peacock and Harry Potter's Tom Felton Host Harry Potter Watch Party  3/3/2021 10:07 PM EST
Last night, Tom Felton, aka Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter film franchise, teamed up with Peacock for a special watch party on Peacock's Tiktok. The party featured Felton watching "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in its entirety with fans across the United States.During the event, fans asked Felton questions and he answered! Someone asked him what he did for fun on the set and he told ...  More>>

Fantastic Beasts 3 Halts Production After Coronavirus Case  2/4/2021 2:23 PM EST
Production for "Fantastic Beasts 3" has been put on hold after a "team member" has tested positive for coronavirus.Deadline was sent the following statement from Warner Bros.:"A team member from Fantastic Beasts 3 has tested positive for COVID-19. The diagnosis was confirmed as a result of required and ongoing testing that all production employees receive, and the team member is currently in isola...  More>>

Harry Potter Series in the Works at HBO Max  1/25/2021 3:01 PM EST
It's being reported that a "Harry Potter" series is currently in the early stages of development at HBO Max. According to Variety, the story was confirmed via multiple sources; however, Warner Bros. and HBO Max told the publication that "There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform."It's said that writers have been approached about the project, but the...  More>>

Warner Bros. Tom Ascheim in Charge of Harry Potter Properties  1/21/2021 4:13 PM EST
It has been announced that Warner Bros. executive Tom Ascheim will now be in charge of overseeing the "Harry Potter" and "Wizarding World" properties. Ascheim, who is also the president of kids, young adults, and classics at Warners, will now be the chief representative of WarnerMedia when dealing with J.K. Rowling, her agent Neil Blair, and Blair Partnership Chief Creative Officer James McKnight....  More>>

Take a Behind the Scenes Look at the Creation of Hagrid's Magica...  9/4/2019 2:19 PM EST
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure debuted this summer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando and, now, Harry Potter fans and fans of the ride can take a behind-the-scenes look on the creation of the world's first "story coaster" during the NBC primetime broadcast of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" on Saturday, September 7 at 8 p.m. EDT.viewers wil...  More>>

Win a Dream Vacation to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!  8/29/2019 3:35 PM EST
Universal Orlando Resort has launched an exciting sweepstakes for Harry Potter fans! The social media sweepstakes will reward two lucky participants with an unforgettable trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.To enter the contest, fans must take to one of their social media channels to showcase their passion for the Wizarding World showing what they'd wear on their visit to the incredibly-im...  More>>

New Experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter  2/21/2019 3:51 PM EST
Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced the new attraction coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this summer.The new ride will be called Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and will open on June 13, 2019. It will be their most highly themed coaster to date. For the first time ever, guests will fly with Hagrid on a thrilling roller coaster ride that plunges into the path of so...  More>>

Fantastic Beasts 3 Production Pushed Until Fall  1/21/2019 1:06 PM EST
Warner Bros. has decided to push back the production start date for the upcoming third Fantastic Beasts film. The film was supposed to begin production this July but will be put off until the fall.A spinoff of Harry Potter, the Fantastic Beasts franchise has earned over $1.4 billion dollars so far. It is comprised of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grind...  More>>

Harry Potter Gets The Jelly Belly Treatment  10/12/2018 11:24 PM EST
Jelly Belly sets the standard for jellybeans worldwide. With a multitude of flavors (some delicious, some disgusting) they offer the unique alongside the tried and true to the delight of fans of the gummy confections. To complement their distinctive brand, Jelly Belly once again commissioned artist Kristen Cumings to create works of art using their signature candy. FlickDirect caught up with he...  More>>

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 4K Review

J.K Rowling wrote seven books in the Harry Potter series but the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was so large and full of details that it was broken into two movies. I'm sure Warner Bros. also saw it as a chance to prolong the inevitable end of the series and an opportunity to make more money. In all fairness to them, though, the book needed to be broken up in order to properly tell the story with enough details for it to make sense. Doing it in one movie would have been a disservice.

While all eight films are out on Blu-ray, the last four come to 4K Blu-ray this week and promise to be worth the asking price. The content hasn't changed but the quality is just a little higher standard and any Potterhead or technology junkie would be remiss to not add the latest version of these films to their collection. Eventually, 4K will be the standard in most homes, and these are certainly worth owning, so you might as well get them now before you can't.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is the most maturity we have seen from the cast to date. We have watched our three main characters grow up and finally become adults. We see a less goofy Ron (Rupert Grint; Snatch), the as-always logical Hermione Granger (Emma Watson; Beauty and the Beast), and the boy-like innocence finally fully leave Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe: The Woman in Black). These talented actors are fully the stars of this film and they carry their newfound responsibility beautifully.

The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 finds the groups still reeling from the death of Dumbledore (Michael Gambon; Sleepy Hollow), yet tasked with the responsibility to find and destroy the horcruxes. Harry feels the burden to take this journey alone in order to protect those he loves but Hermione and Ron both prove to be valuable allies and are necessary to Harry's success. However, as they get closer to their destination, the film takes a darker turn as is reflected in the direction of David Yates (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and the somber tone of the script.

The 2160p high definition video has a 2.41:1 aspect ratio which makes it as high quality as the transfer will allow. The picture is a little grainy but that may be intentional as well. The color palette of this film is decidedly darker and while the blacks are brilliant the overall feel is more gray and dreary than the previous films. The DTS:X audio is spectacular and the dialogue and sound effects are clear and sharp with no loss of tone.

The 4k does not offer any new extras but the regular Blu-ray has a great number of previously released segments that total over 5 hours. These extras include: Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 7: Story, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1: Behind the Magic, Harry Potter: On the Road, The Return of the Order, Scabior and Greyback, Dobby's Farewell, The Look of Bill Weasley, The Weasleys, The State of Evil, The New Guys, One Book, Two Movies, The Wizarding Prop Shop, The Seven Harrys, On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver, and James, Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition, Godric's Hollow/The Harry and NiginiBattle, The Frozen Lake, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Sneak Peek, Deleted Scenes, The WizardingWorld of Harry Potter Promo, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack, Teaser Trailer, and Theatrical Release. Even though we've seen them before, they are enjoyable to watch more than once.

Just when you thought they couldn't improve upon the fantastic world of Harry Potter they manage to do it once again. Any true fan would be remiss if they didn't get the 4K versions of these films, as they will remain relevant and iconic for the next several decades. These discs are well worth the purchase price.

Grade: A

-- Allison Hazlett-Rose