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bratanimus

NY Times Review of OotP

Jul 10, 2007 09:12

*jumping up and down*

I am very excited to see this film, and after reading this review I must say that I have high hopes for it! :D Sounds like David Yates really has his head on straight re: the heart of the story. The review doesn't really spoil much for the movie, but nevertheless don't click if you are worried... By the way, there are two ( Read more... )

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drumher July 10 2007, 15:41:41 UTC

I watched the ITV Behind the Magic special last night online and read this excellent review this morning (thanks for the link) and now I'm ramped up and ready to go see the flick! Only...checks watch...34 hours to go! I'm not really the type of person to Squee, but I think this calls for one. Hmm Hmm...Squee!

bratanimus July 10 2007, 16:33:50 UTC

I watched the Behind the Magic special last night, too, and I was thrilled by all the Thewlis face time! Also, Gary Oldman chatting and joking around in costume was mighty sexy, I thought. And I guess Jason Isaacs was ok too, hee. ;)

I have to wait til Friday to see it though. Bummer. :(

*squees with drumher*

andacus July 10 2007, 16:40:14 UTC

I watched a few of the trailers and was so excited because they were so good, but then (after seeing some pics and hearing some terrible things) it dawned on me that the trailers were probably better than the movie and I was a little down at that thought. But this article gives me hope.

It's nice to hear that the effects are not annoyingly overdone like in GoF and that they've managed to capture the political corruption and that Dumbledore is indeed keeping his distance as he does in the book.

I've also noticed, from mentions in this article and from the trailers, that they've made an effort to include things they could have easily cut or ignored. Things like the umbrella stand, the twins apparating all over the house, the Black Family Tree, Luna's raddish earrings, etc. Maybe this will make up for the atrocities that are Teen!Marauders and Teen!Lily.

Thanks for posting this. And sorry for the editorial I just wrote. *sigh* :P

bratanimus July 10 2007, 17:07:22 UTC

This film has GOT to be better than GoF. ;) That was probably my least favorite of the four we've seen so far.

I'm with you: I'm glad the designers are paying attention to all the little details. I mean, there are SO MANY FANS out here who know the books inside and out that they really need to stay on top of those things, eh?

I can only hope that Teen!Marauders and Teen!Lily come across better in action than they have in the photos. Urgh.

*applauds your editorial* :D

andacus July 10 2007, 22:18:27 UTC

GoF was definately my least favorite so far. Guh, that was just a terrible adaptation and lacked all Earth Logic. It was insane Troll Logic, it was.

Yes, I applaud the set designers for remembering the fans, but I want to flay the costume and hair people. I mean, honestly - wait, no, I don't need to go there again. ;)

I don't know if Teen!Marauders and Teen!Lily could possibly come off worse than they have in those photos. If they somehow do, I will die of disappointment.

*blushes*

Thanks.

bratanimus July 11 2007, 12:55:28 UTC

THANK you. *referring to everything you just said*

It was insane Troll Logic, it was.

LOL :D

ch_arrie July 11 2007, 09:36:41 UTC

I was so glad to read a positive review. I've actually only read references to less than positive ones and general mutterings so far. I have tickets to go see it with my daughter on Thursday. Hope you enjoy your experience. It'll be interesting to hear what people in (my little) lj community think.

I'm in a writing workshop this week --actually a workshop on going from storytelling orally to the written word. The storyteller leading it pointed out that the Hollywood suits were surprised that the first HP movie was not a block buster. He attributed it to all the book lovers being disppointed that the book didn't match their internal pictures--their own movie. Thus, no repeat ticket buying. I can relate to that. Although the young trio are so adorable!

bratanimus July 11 2007, 12:59:35 UTC

Wotcher! ;)

I'm actually not going til Friday, because a friend and I have decided to play HP trivia (and hopefully win cash!) at Buffalo Wild Wings before we see the film. Have fun with your daughter! Can't wait to share opinions on the film with you. :)

Writing workshop!! *can't stop grinning* You must tell all. ;)

The storyteller leading it pointed out that the Hollywood suits were surprised that the first HP movie was not a block buster. He attributed it to all the book lovers being disppointed that the book didn't match their internal pictures--their own movie. Thus, no repeat ticket buying.

How very, very interesting. I think that's true. Every so often I go back and re-watch the films, but I have to admit I often fall asleep towards the end. Is that horrible of me to admit? *feels a traitor* ;)

ch_arrie July 13 2007, 12:01:12 UTC

Wotcher! Hee!

We did have fun (I was pleasantly surprised, after the not so great GoF), and the best part was that she mentioned that she should read the books! She really has only discovered the pleasure of reading this year. She's now in the middle of a Pride and Prejudice fanfic book that she has really enjoyed. She's a very careful and very slow reader. Great comprehension, just very slow! Reading for school was torture. I'm so glad she has come to this so soon, because she had to do it herself.

I'm leaving this afternoon for my early music camp, and so will be away from the internet for a couple of weeks. I'll probably have a few chances to check email, etc., but not much.

Happy writing, reading and hope you enjoy the movie, too.