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Stars:
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
Plot:
In their third year at Hogwarts, Harry, Ron and Hermione meet escaped prisoner Sirius Black and learn to handle a half-horse/half-eagle Hippogriff, repel shape-shifting Boggarts and master the art of Divination. Harry must also withstand soul-sucking Dementors, outsmart a dangerous werewolf and deal with the truth about Sirius and his relationship to Harry and his parents.
Awards:
Won:
| BAFTA (2004) | Orange Film Of The Year | |
| BMI Film & TV Music Awards (2005) | BMI Film Music Award (John Williams) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2004) | Choice Movie - Drama/Action Adventure | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2005) | Outstanding Performance by an Animated Character in a Live Act on Motion Picture (Mike Eames, David S. Lomax, Felix Balbas, Pablo Grillo (For the Hippogriff character)) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2005) | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture (Roger Guyett, Tim Burke, Theresa Corrao, Emma Norton) | |
| World Soundtrack Awards (2004) | Public Choice Award (John Williams) |
| Academy Award (2004) | Best Music, Original Score (John Williams) | |
| Academy Award (2004) | Best Visual Effects (Roger Guyett, Tim Burke, John Richardson, Bill George) | |
| BAFTA (2004) | Achievement In Special Visual Effects (John Richardson, Roger Guyett, Tim Burke, Bill George, Karl Mooney) | |
| BAFTA (2004) | Make Up & Hair (Amanda Knight, Eithne Fennell, Nick Dudman) | |
| BAFTA (2004) | Production Design (Stuart Craig) | |
| BAFTA (2004) | The Alexander Korda Award For The Outstanding British Film Of The Year (David Heyman, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Alfonso Cuaron) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2005) | Best Family Film (Live Action) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2005) | Best Young Actor (Daniel Radcliffe) | |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2005) | Best Young Actress (Emma Watson) | |
| Grammy Awards (2005) | Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media (John Williams) | |
| Hugo Award (2005) | Dramatic Presentation, Long Form | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2005) | Best Video Game Based on a Movie | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2004) | Choice Movie of the Summer | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2005) | Best Single Visual Effect of the Year (Bill George, David Andrews, Sandra Scott, Dorne Huebler) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2005) | Outstanding Compositing in a Motion Picture (Dorne Huebler, Jay Cooper, Patrick Brennan, Anthony Shafer (For the Azkaban guards attack)) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2005) | ||
| World Soundtrack Awards (2004) | Best Original Soundtrack of the Year (John Williams) | |
| World Soundtrack Awards (2004) | Soundtrack Composer of the Year (John Williams) |
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Trailers
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the second one. At times it dragged too much. But of course I enjoyed the finale (click to show/hide)
What was with the trip for which Harry didn't have a permission slip? Did I miss something or did that just not pay off? One scene he was not allowed to go with. Instead he has some heart-to-heart with a professor. The next scene the others are back and the trip was not talked about. It was just like he didn't miss anything important.
Rating:
(From Tom's Harry Potter Movie Marathon on December 3rd, 2012)
Member's Reviews
Baby Mama, a review by KinkyCyborg
Title:Baby Mama
Year: 2008
Director: Michael McCullers
Rating: PG-13
Length: 99 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1, Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Amy Poehler
Tina Fey
Greg Kinnear
Dax Shepard
Romany Malco
Plot:
Comedic geniuses Tina Fey (30 Rock, Saturday Night Live) and Amy Poehler (Saturday Night Live) team up to celebrate a modern twist on motherhood!
Kate (Fey) is a single, successful career woman who wants something more: a baby. But she gets more than she bargained for when she hires Angie (Poehler), a free spirit from South Philly, to be her surrogate in a hysterical mama match-up. From birth class to baby-proofing, they're the ultimate odd couple that critics are calling "the best female comedy duo since Lucy and Ethel" (Claudia Puig, USA Today).
With hilarious performances from an all-star cast featuring Greg Kinnear, Dax Shepard, and Sigourney Weaver, Baby Mama is as full of laughs as it is heart!
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
My Thoughts:
High powered exec incapable of having kids hires white trailer trash girl to be her surrogate.
Quite a few more laughs than I was expecting. Tina Fey is great and her star is continuing to rise. Amy Poehler surprised me as I never cared for her much on SNL, finding her to be one of the least funny cast members in their history, but she pulled off this role quite well with some of the funniest moments to her credit.
Strong supporting cast as well with Steve Martin, Sigourney Weaver, Greg Kinnear and Dax Shpperd. Lorne Michaels has produced some real dogs with his SNL alumni but I think he did all right with this one.
KC
Rating:
(From KinkyCyborg's Random Reviews 2010 on September 18th, 2010)
Member's TV Reviews
Babylon 5: Marathon, a review by DJ Doena
Disc 5
Movements of Fire and Shadow
Synopsis: The war spreadens and even on the station fightings are breaking out and Centauri get killed. Sheridan has no choice but to give up Babylon 5's neutrality and order the White Star fleet to fight in the war. He also has to send Delenn back to Minbar to discuss a matter of great importance back there. Meanwhile Lyta and Dr. Franklin discover a secret about the attacking Centauri ships and Londo finds himself in a very uncomfortable position.
My opinion: I liked this episode because it set a storyline in motion that will be contibued in the "Legion of Fire" book trilogy which I liked to read.
The Fall of Centauri Prime
Synopsis: The regent has sent all ships away from Centauri Prime and has deactivated the planetary defense systems. When the Drazi and Narn fleet arrives they find the door wide open and they use it to bring destruction upon Centauri Prime. After the regent has died, Londo becomes emperor and surrenders immediately. But this defeat comes at a high price.
My opinion: The Drakh really want to punish the Centauri for what Londo did in the Shadow war. Londo's regency and torment will last 16 years and only with his death his people will become free again. He always wanted the best for his people and he brought the worst to them. He is the tragic figure of this play and for this he is to be pitied.
Wheel of Fire
Synopsis: It finally comes out in the open that Michael is drinking again and he gets consequentially suspended. G'Kar returns from Centauri Prime and is revered as never before and his only wish is to get away. He offers to help Lyta who in turn sits in a prison cell because she financed terrorist attacks on Psi Corps facilities.
My opinion: Did I say I didn't like teeps? Only those around Byron. Lyte I always liked a lot and I think that she didn't get the thanks that she deserved for what she has done over the years. And that woman can kick ass!
Objects in Motion
Synopsis: Someone tries to kill Michael because they fear that he could dig out stuff at Edgar Industries they don't want to be found. And because he has decided to marry Lise and don't to return to his job as Chief of Covert Intelligence the former head of the Mars resistance, Number One, gets the job. Together they bring down those who hired the assassin.
My opninion: Now they are leaving. Londo gone. Michael and Lise gone. G'Kar and Lyta gone. Soon Sheridan and Delenn and Stephen will follow. I said I didn't like the fifth season that much, but that's because of the first half. Now I am really into it again and have to realize that it will soon be over.
(From Babylon 5: Marathon on February 2nd, 2008)