Harry Potter

[sammyunltd]

I've been surfing a bit on Rotten Tomatoes and I saw the new Harry Potter movie. I got curious and took a look at the past movies, only to see that the scores were all above 75% (most above 85).

Are all the movies really THAT good?

The new one currently has 89%, but is on a downward trend.

I know one should not look only at the overall scores judgment but still... these are pretty good scores nonetheless..

 

[Crono]

They are ok. Books are better, of course, but the movies aren't bad where they stick to the book.

 

[coldmeat]

The first movie(s) sucked real bad. It's almost unbearable.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: coldmeat
The first movie(s) sucked real bad. It's almost unbearable.

Well, it does seem the movies got better through the series. I kept wincing at every scene when the first one came out, same for second and third. Once I got past the "they are straying way too much from the book, and doing it poorly" mentality, I thought the second movie (chamber of secrets) and third movie (prisoner of azkaban) were okay. The previous movie (order of the phoenix) was best so far, imo. I think the acting was getting better, and I liked who they picked for Luna.

 

[Babbles]

I think they are pretty good. They aren't mind-blowingly awesome, but they are most definitely entertaining. The make-up, wardrobe, setting, lighting, and CG is all usually done pretty well.

If you haven't watched any of them, I would recommend renting the first one. There are far worse movies out there to waste your time on.

 

[ra990]

This one was the first one I actually liked and didn't feel like I was watching a kid's movie.

 

[lxskllr]

I loved the movies. I haven't read the books, so plot failings didn't affect me. I like the magic and surrealism of daily life at Hoggwarts, and the movies are just a fun way for me to escape for a little while :^)

 

[MovingTarget]

FREEEBIRRDD!

(Guess which scene in the movie this came to mind...)

 

[sammyunltd]

Are these movies superior to LOTR, or Spider-Man or the Matrix.... or Ocean's or Bourne?

I know it seems silly to compare such different genres, but in terms of quality, do the scores truly reflect the quality of the movies... or are the scores overrated!?

I am not really interested in seeing them, though (thanks for the advice, anyway). I was just astonished by their scores on RT.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: sammyunltd
Are these movies superior to LOTR, or Spider-Man or the Matrix.... or Ocean's or Bourne?

I know it seems silly to compare such different genres, but in terms of quality, do the scores truly reflect the quality of the movies... or are the scores overrated!?

I am not really interested in seeing them, though (thanks for the advice, anyway). I was just astonished by their scores on RT.

No to LOTR (not even a fair comparison), yes to Spider-Man (never got the hype over the first movie, nor the second, and didn't even bother watching the third), yes to 2nd/3rd Matrix movies (but first one was golden), yes to Ocean's (overrated), no to Bourne (awesome acting, plot, cinematography, music...everything).

 

[Babbles]

Originally posted by: sammyunltd
Are these movies superior to LOTR, or Spider-Man or the Matrix.... or Ocean's or Bourne?

I know it seems silly to compare such different genres, but in terms of quality, do the scores truly reflect the quality of the movies... or are the scores overrated!?

I am not really interested in seeing them, though (thanks for the advice, anyway). I was just astonished by their scores on RT.

Those are somewhat silly comparisons. Fundamentally they are a different genera; i.e. kids fantasy movies. The themes and humor are phenomenally different.

For kicks, though, I do think the LoTR trilogy were far superior movies - among my most favorite movies ever. However due to the length and dialogue in LoTR I think the Harry Potter flicks have a better "rewatchability" than any of the LoTR movies.

Compared to the rest of the movie series you cited, I do think the Harry Potter flicks are relatively "better."

 

[JM Aggie08]

I feel so....inadequate when i see those movies

 

[DangerAardvark]

I haven't watched any of the movies, but the latest one looks real explosiony. Plus Emma Watson's legal now, so maybe she'll flash her snatch.

 

[bonkers325]

the quality of acting improves every movie, as it should considering the actors are getting older and more experienced

 

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: JM Aggie08
I feel so....inadequate when i see those movies

Your wand isn't as big?

 

[BlackTigers]

The first few seem to follow the story better, but I think the movies get more entertaining as the series go on.

You kinda lost the plot for more entertainment, from what I've felt. Eh.

I still love them lol.

 

[ModerateRepZero]

The first few seem to follow the story better, but I think the movies get more entertaining as the series go on.

One example I can think of off the top of my head in in Order of the Phoenix when the Weasley twins were making their.....grand departure from Hogwarts.

That was awesome

 

[cKGunslinger]

Entertaining with nice effects and nothing over-the-top-stupid.

Solid B+ movies

 

[nakedfrog]

I think the world would be a better place if Terry Gilliam had directed.