Comments | captivebird: HBP film 'A load of old Hogwarts'?

captivebird

HBP film 'A load of old Hogwarts'?

Mar 12, 2009 10:09

Woe! I feared as much. Ever since I read that Yates wanted to bring out the 'humour' in his next film, I have had a horrible suspicion that much of HBP would be turned into ridiculous romcom at the expense of the much more important and Darker story line ( Read more... )

rant, harry potter, film

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captivebird March 12 2009, 14:39:11 UTC

As long as there is an equivalent amount of running time given to Snape as to the silly snogging scenes ...

But look at this! http://harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk/releasedates/index.html You will be able to see the film a whole day before I can ... *sulks*

lilyginny27 March 12 2009, 13:05:02 UTC

Granted, I'm not one of the lucky few to go to a screening like this, but I'm not surprised they are upset about it. It didn't even warrant a PG-13 rating! Hello?!?

I tell myself to just add the words "The Adventures of.." in front of the title. I know that doesn't completely help, but it's the only way I'll stomach it. If nothing else, just the fact that they aren't featuring the Prince's book in the trailers in any way, shape, or form, only confirms that the Sun may be right about this. It's sad, really.

captivebird March 12 2009, 13:48:49 UTC

I've never felt negative about a new HP film before. I sure it stems from disappointment over the delayed release. I used to just accept the movies, enjoying them for what they were as family entertainment. This time WB have antagonized their core audience in advance. And I'm grumbling and griping over every snippet I hear or see! However it won't stop me rushing off to see the film at the first opportunity ... and most likely enjoying it immensely in spite of myself!

captivebird March 12 2009, 15:04:51 UTC

And OMG - Happy Birthday to you! Sorry to be so dismally disposed and to have forgotten to wish you well straight away! Hope you have a great day and do something special to celebrate. :-)))

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captivebird March 12 2009, 19:30:14 UTC

Teh Man speaks in riddles!

“Roles kind of pick you in a way. It’s a weird tyranny out there ..." I guess this means that his own looks and previous experience single him out in people's minds for certain sorts of characters. He has to choose from what is offered to him - based on other people's perceptions of his abilities.

"... And you have to keep looking in the mirror because the roles that picked you five years ago will be discarding you now. It’s shifting sand.” Well, just that he is aging, so the roles he is offered reflect that fact, and change accordingly over the years ...

But the thing is, that the Snape role he plays does not conform to this latter statement - given that he played initially, and continues to play, a character much younger than himself!

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captivebird March 12 2009, 20:58:15 UTC

LOL! For Yoda-speak you need to say 'Riddle indeed he is ... ' My son does a great Yoda impersonation. :-))

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tablelands March 13 2009, 12:11:23 UTC

I agree with the antagonising fans comment. For me they whole thing HP movie phenomenon has lost momentum. I’ll see what the consensus is before rushing to see it. I’ll see, it but I may wait. No risk of getting it early here anyway. My recent positive HP experience has been listening to the lasts 2 books read by Stephen Fry. Darn the man is good.

captivebird March 13 2009, 13:01:40 UTC

Ah yes! The audio versions. My son has the first four on cassette tape. He used to listen to them every night ... I might dig them out and listen myself if they are not completely worn out! Maybe SF can help re-kindle my HP love. :-))

maetgnisar March 13 2009, 20:59:56 UTC

what??? SF reading HP??!! Aaaaaa! Another must-have item for me! Bird, do you know if SF's HPs are available in mp3 or on CDs? Do you think I could find those when in the UK?

captivebird March 13 2009, 22:12:54 UTC

LOL! I thought that you knew about this! Stephen Fry read and recorded the entire HP series! The audio books are all easily available to buy on CD or download as mp3 - but unfortunately they are expensive. For example, 'Philosopher's Stone' costs around £16 for the 7 disc set or to download from iTunes. The longer volumes cost much more. :-/ I will see if I can find any cheaper or free sources ... but failing that, I'm sure my big D would let you listen to some of his collection on old-fashioned cassette tape! :-)

The US publishers also produce a similar set read by another British actor, Jim Dale ... but that won't interest you so much!

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