Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1
I went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 today; I had high expectations because Stephen Fry said it was the best yet AND my friend ishtar79 also gave it a glowing review. I had hoped it would be better than the book (I think that Goblet of Fire was a little better than the 4th book, and that the film of Order of the Phoenix was way better than the book) and it was! (IMO)
spoilers behind the cut:
One of the first things I disliked in the book was Hedwig being killed off as though he was of no more importance than a childhood toy (JKR said something about giving up his stuff animal...), and the movie altered this dramatically and to good effect.
They also gave Emma Watson a chance to really show off her new and improved acting chops by really showing us how Hermione left her parents (instead of having it barely touched on in the book).
Most of all they managed to add interest to and shortened the long exhausting (and mostly boring) camping trip by beautiful photography and some fast cutting. Personally I had felt that this final book had been badly in need of editing, but the movie is clear, meaningful, and to the point (with way more emotional impact).
So I know, I'm probably irritating all those who saw no fault in the book, but never mind... the movie is made of awesome!
BTW did you see Anne Hathaway on Saturday Night Live last night? The segment about the Royal Engagement was very funny, but I haven't been able to find it online... yet.
spoilers behind the cut:
One of the first things I disliked in the book was Hedwig being killed off as though he was of no more importance than a childhood toy (JKR said something about giving up his stuff animal...), and the movie altered this dramatically and to good effect.
They also gave Emma Watson a chance to really show off her new and improved acting chops by really showing us how Hermione left her parents (instead of having it barely touched on in the book).
Most of all they managed to add interest to and shortened the long exhausting (and mostly boring) camping trip by beautiful photography and some fast cutting. Personally I had felt that this final book had been badly in need of editing, but the movie is clear, meaningful, and to the point (with way more emotional impact).
So I know, I'm probably irritating all those who saw no fault in the book, but never mind... the movie is made of awesome!
BTW did you see Anne Hathaway on Saturday Night Live last night? The segment about the Royal Engagement was very funny, but I haven't been able to find it online... yet.