ooo Maewyn!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Such an easy film to enjoy really! And I gather you haven't read the books--something I'm sure you've mentioned, but I can't seem to keep straight who has and who hasn't! Anyway, if you haven't, I'm quite glad to hear that you enjoyed it so much. Some of those who haven't read the books are saying it's too confusing, but not to a bright girl like you, eh?
Yes, I have read the books! I just finished them less than a month ago. I also have the movies on DVD, and I watched Prisoner of Azkaban only a week or so ago.
I suppose my reporting sounded like I was a newbie, but I just wanted to get out my basic reaction straight away! There's so much more I want to take in, so a second trip to the theatre may happen as soon as next weekend.
I had to fill my husband in on a couple of things, because he had NO idea of what it was all about! I'm amazed that he enjoyed it so much, because it's not his thing at all. I'm doubly amazed because he'd had a long day at work before we went out to see it. In those cases it's not beyond the possibility that he may *doze* in the seat! I'm very proud to say he didn't!
Oh, ok, well then, you're report is still good--sometimes it's harder to convince those who have read the books (purists you know). Though I do feel that society may be getting used to the idea of a movie interpretation. I'm getting used to hearing phrases like "it captured the spirit of the book" rather than, "ugh, they left out when Harry dropped his pencil in chapter 5." yes, I think it's my favorite thus far.
Will be going to see it again in a couple of weeks! Simply marvelous!!
I'm relatively new to Harry Potter, and have just read the books once. I don't remember all the minute details and so it hasn't had an effect on me.
However, I do remember having a passing thought about the blast-ended screwts! Besides not being really necessary to the storyline, it would have cost a mint to design those creatures in CGI!
Squeeee! I haven't felt like this about a movie since LOTR!
I would never react like this about anything to family or friends around here, but THIS set of friends understands!
Teenage hormones and angst! Yes! I loved Harry's complaint to Ron about how hard it is to get a girl aside to ask out because "they move in packs"! (He's not all that wrong, is he?) His indecision in asking Cho to the Ball, and the consequent let down was well done too.
Oh, and poor Ron, first having to wear those hideous dress robes, and how seeing Hermoine and Viktor Krum together, was getting him all wound up inside! I'd forgotten what it was like being a teenager - and I'm glad I'm no longer there!
We had the Narnia trailer as well - must go to see that too when it comes out! Yet another bonus was the Happy Feet trailer, and Mumbles' "Whoo!" at the end!
yes!! The Narnia trailer made me veery happy! Though I won't be able to see it right when it comes out. I will visit your journal to see what you thought, though, as I'm sure you'll be going to A.S.A.P!!
Your reactions are very much the same as mine, and I, too, would have liked a little more time to dwell on some of the sequences...but, there you have it - a finely made, and exciting movie that is just getting out of the younger age 'Family Film' market and moving into the slightly older 'Teenage Territory'...just like the trio in the film...
Thumbs up from almost everyone in here for this one !!
I read your review when you posted it. I didn't comment because I hadn't seen it. I remember reading it almost through slitted eyes! I didn't want to read spoilers (even though I knew the story), yet I wanted to know how you felt about it!
I'm curious to know how long the "kids" will be able to continue to make these movies. It's going to become more and more difficult to convince people they are 2-3 years younger than they are in real life.
I'd hate to see other actors take over the characters - it just wouldn't be the same. It's having all the same actors, just not the main ones, that helps to make the movies more real.
I agree that they should keep the same kids, even if they get too old, realistically. I would hate to have different Weasleys or a different Harry. I think the Draco fans would spew if they replace the young man playing him, too. They did replace Dumbledore and that actually was an improvement, I thought. But Dumbledore in the first films really didn't have that much screen time. A grumbly voice, voluminous costume, a ton of facial hair ... I'll bet a lot of kids didn't even know they changed actors. I loved both actors, but I think Michael Gambon has done a better job with the role.
It's funny, you know - I saw The Philospher's Stone on DVD ages ago. So, when I finally got around to reading the books, I had all of the characters as I saw them in that movie in my mind all the way through, including Richard Harris' Dumbledore. I always hear his voice when Dumbledore speaks. It was a bit unnerving when I saw Michael Gambon in his place. Of course they had to replace him, and I believe he was a good choice, but I still miss the original!
Squeeee! I haven't felt like this about a movie since LOTR!Me, either. I don't expect to buy it, hang out on HP boards or rewatch it a million times. I have no crush on any character. BUT, I had a grrrrrreat time. I plan to go once more before it leaves the theatres
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You're right when it comes to the Dark Mark - unless you knew what it was about, you'd be in the dark!
The mermaid was rather cartoonish. They should have made her like the paintings on the wall - more realistic. She wasn't anything like the real mermaids!
There's too much to remember from just one viewing. I'm really looking forward to seeing it again so I can absorb more information.
I'm so with you in the film being too fast. I don't think people who hadn't read the book will be able to follow the story properly. But I love, love, love the twins, and Ralph Fiennes is an absolute genius as Voldemort, even the way he moves is creepy. Glad to know you're as besotted as many by this movie. :) I've seen it three times and I still want to see it again, if only for watching Krum strides into the room looking unbearably hot.
Yes, there was almost too much to take in at once. However, I think it was edited well, giving enough information, without losing the important bits. I know it would have made the movie too long if they'd slowed it down (where have we heard that before?!) but it would have been nice to have been able to take a little time to look around more.
Roll on next weekend for viewing number two (and nothing had better come up to spoil it!).
I think, just as they did for the LotR films, the producers were counting on the fact that most of the audience would have already read the book. Or, if they hadn't, they could poke their elbow into the ribs of the person next to them and say, "Who is that, now? What does that mark mean?" etc.
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I suppose my reporting sounded like I was a newbie, but I just wanted to get out my basic reaction straight away! There's so much more I want to take in, so a second trip to the theatre may happen as soon as next weekend.
I had to fill my husband in on a couple of things, because he had NO idea of what it was all about! I'm amazed that he enjoyed it so much, because it's not his thing at all. I'm doubly amazed because he'd had a long day at work before we went out to see it. In those cases it's not beyond the possibility that he may *doze* in the seat! I'm very proud to say he didn't!
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Will be going to see it again in a couple of weeks! Simply marvelous!!
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However, I do remember having a passing thought about the blast-ended screwts! Besides not being really necessary to the storyline, it would have cost a mint to design those creatures in CGI!
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Squeeee! I haven't felt like this about a movie since LOTR!
I would never react like this about anything to family or friends around here, but THIS set of friends understands!
Teenage hormones and angst! Yes! I loved Harry's complaint to Ron about how hard it is to get a girl aside to ask out because "they move in packs"! (He's not all that wrong, is he?) His indecision in asking Cho to the Ball, and the consequent let down was well done too.
Oh, and poor Ron, first having to wear those hideous dress robes, and how seeing Hermoine and Viktor Krum together, was getting him all wound up inside! I'd forgotten what it was like being a teenager - and I'm glad I'm no longer there!
We had the Narnia trailer as well - must go to see that too when it comes out! Yet another bonus was the Happy Feet trailer, and Mumbles' "Whoo!" at the end!
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I have just been to see this film recently too...my own review is here:-
http://www.livejournal.com/users/wendylady1/9536.html
Your reactions are very much the same as mine, and I, too, would have liked a little more time to dwell on some of the sequences...but, there you have it - a finely made, and exciting movie that is just getting out of the younger age 'Family Film' market and moving into the slightly older 'Teenage Territory'...just like the trio in the film...
Thumbs up from almost everyone in here for this one !!
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I'm curious to know how long the "kids" will be able to continue to make these movies. It's going to become more and more difficult to convince people they are 2-3 years younger than they are in real life.
I'd hate to see other actors take over the characters - it just wouldn't be the same. It's having all the same actors, just not the main ones, that helps to make the movies more real.
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Squeeee! I haven't felt like this about a movie since LOTR!Me, either. I don't expect to buy it, hang out on HP boards or rewatch it a million times. I have no crush on any character. BUT, I had a grrrrrreat time. I plan to go once more before it leaves the theatres ( ... )
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The mermaid was rather cartoonish. They should have made her like the paintings on the wall - more realistic. She wasn't anything like the real mermaids!
There's too much to remember from just one viewing. I'm really looking forward to seeing it again so I can absorb more information.
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Roll on next weekend for viewing number two (and nothing had better come up to spoil it!).
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