Film Title: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary- Return to Hogwarts
Length: 1h 42m
Released: 2022
Rating: PG
Where I Got It: HBO Max
SUMMARY:
Cast members from all "Harry Potter" films reunite in a retrospective special to celebrate the anniversary of the first film, including interviews and cast conversations
REVIEW:
I wasn't planning on reviewing this. But I also planned on watching it LIVE, but didn't. Breaking all the rules, eh?
The cast of the Harry Potter movies are back to chat and go behind-the-scenes. A reunion of sorts.
I am so glad I didn't watch this live. From what I read on Twitter and other sources I guess there had been a couple oopsies. Like putting the wrong name on the wrong person. Yikes!!!
The producers when back and made the fixes before it was placed on HBO max for us non-livers who wanted to watch. I'm glad they made the fixes, but just WOW. They should've double-checked their work FOR sure.
This really did bring the feels. It was awesome learning about some behind-the-scenes stories and seeing some clips that didn't make it into the films. It was fun learning about personal relationships between the cast. I also loved seeing them talk and just remember the good and the bad times. Like Rupert asked Emma why she thought about leaving the HP films. He had never asked in the past, so he thought to ask then.
I do wish, though, that we had a scene at least where everyone that could sat together at a table and had dinner. I get with COVID, I'm sure some of the actors probably didn't feel comfy, but I would've loved it. We mainly had maybe 2 or 3 together at most. Some solo interviews too. I thought it woulda been nice to see them all around the table like the Wesleys enjoying each other's company and some HP inspired food. Or something.
Overall, this was a very sweet and fun documentary. I loved seeing all these familiar faces. I grew up next to these guys! It was nice to learn more about the people who played our beloved characters.
I for sure recommend this. I'll give it 4 stars.
Whoops, about the caption mistakes. Glad you found it worth the watch, Carole!
ReplyDeleteIt could be fun to watch it
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole :D
ReplyDeleteOh I didn't know about the mistakes! Yikes! Glad I watched the recording as well. I enjoyed it and it definitely was great to reminisce a bit. I was sad to not see some of my favorites though - Mrs. Weasley, McGonagall, for example were hugely missed. I enjoyed their tribute to the HP actors that have passed a lot since I loved a few of them quite a bit.
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