I can NOT wait for the DVD

Rating: 9/10 (17 November 2001)

It has been stated in many different publications that because of time and WB's heavy hand a good 25% of the movie had to be cut that was filmed. I feel since there was over 4 hours of film, and having to cut it down to 2 and 1/2 hrs the film was very good, I can not give it a 10 (until the DVD comes out, maybe then I can change my vote to a 10 from a 9) I do feel some very important scenes were left out, but after I see the DVD I will be happy. I just feel that hopefully when the DVD comes out all of the scenes with be there. In the different publications, it has been stated that the DVD will have all that was filmed. There were a few things that upset me that weren't in the film, but not enough to make me tell people not to go see the film. All of the actors were wonderful and the casting was perfect. I have read each of the books 2 or 3 times and I am not a 8 yr old, (I am 26, no kids) and I hoping that if we the fans make enough noise, maybe we can force WB's to do what they need to do, make a 4 hr or longer film with an intermission, movies use to have them, so why can't we have them again. If you don't want to anger your true fans (the kids) you will understand that the film needs to have everything, not just the high points. One last thing, where was the Sorting Hat's song? Will it be in the DVD? Great film, left a bit too much out, but still beautiful and a wonderful way to forget about today's problems (for 2 & 1/2 hrs)! I plan on seeing it again next weekend.