So stoked for new Harry Potter movie.

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: Alkesh
This film will be great.

ICAM

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

I'm definitely looking forward to it. I just finished Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix and The Half Blood Prince, and I have to say that they were really great. SO far the movies have done quite the admirable job of capturing the books, and the *important* details have all been captured. Excellent work.

Jason

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: Looney
I've only watched the first one.... and only read the first book. Really can't see what's the appeal to adults, and i like fantasy books (i think GRR Martin ruined me... hard to live up to that kind of standards after reading his stuff).

I used to think the same thing, but let me tell you: Once you've read the later books, you realize the *brilliance* of the earlier books. Rowling is *incredible*, and she's had this all planned before she ever wrote the first sentence in the first book. The details revealed early on are critical later, you just don't realize it early on.

Jason

 

[Eli]

I wanted to go and see it with my ex-girlfriend, but I could give two sh!ts now.

 

[jalaram]

One review.

 

[archcommus]

I am seeing it tomorrow night at the late show with stellar22. Should be fun.

 

[spacejamz]

Originally posted by: spacejamz
started reading the book last week...on page 110 now...about 600+ more to go...

on page 285 now...doesn't look like I will finish by tomorrow

 

[effee]

I found the movie a little bit rushed though..No doubt they have a lot to cover, but it sure felt like it was on fast forward.

 

[toekramp]

i get to see it in a few hours

w0000000000000

 

[jalaram]

I hope to see it in IMAX next week while in T.O.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: gotsmack

Originally posted by: xSkyDrAx
books>movies

'nuf said

/thread

no. The movie is 2 hours, the books would take 3 whole days to read.

You should be able to read all the books in less than three days. Cotton candy, fun to read cotton candy, but still cotton candy.

 

[nakedfrog]

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[Amdiggidy]

I agree...the books are great, but the movies haven't been very good up to now. I've heard that this movie is supposed to be much better than the other three. According to some, whether you have read the books or not, this one should be enjoyable for everyone. Time will tell--I'll have to wait and see I guess....

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: gotsmack

Originally posted by: xSkyDrAx
books>movies

'nuf said

/thread

no. The movie is 2 hours, the books would take 3 whole days to read.

You should be able to read all the books in less than three days. Cotton candy, fun to read cotton candy, but still cotton candy.

Well, there's no chance you could read all 6 in 3 days, man I'd agree that the first 3 are cotton candy (or at least, give the *appearance* of cotton candy), but the next 3? Not so much. Beginning with Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter's series takes a decidedly darker turn, with each volume becoming more dark than the last. I might also note that the last 2 have revealed a LOT of stuff that was hinted at or flat-out made obvious but glossed over in the first 3, lending a surprising bit of additional depth to those bits, too.

I have to say, I don't think I'd let a child read book 6 by himself. It's got a LOT of tension, dark subjects and intense emotional situations. Can't wait for book 7, though

Jason

 

[KoolDrew]

The movie won't be as good as the book, but I will definitely be seeing it.

 

[Legend]

Originally posted by: DragonMasterAlex

Originally posted by: ironwing

Originally posted by: gotsmack

Originally posted by: xSkyDrAx
books>movies

'nuf said

/thread

no. The movie is 2 hours, the books would take 3 whole days to read.

You should be able to read all the books in less than three days. Cotton candy, fun to read cotton candy, but still cotton candy.

Well, there's no chance you could read all 6 in 3 days, man I'd agree that the first 3 are cotton candy (or at least, give the *appearance* of cotton candy), but the next 3? Not so much. Beginning with Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter's series takes a decidedly darker turn, with each volume becoming more dark than the last. I might also note that the last 2 have revealed a LOT of stuff that was hinted at or flat-out made obvious but glossed over in the first 3, lending a surprising bit of additional depth to those bits, too.

I have to say, I don't think I'd let a child read book 6 by himself. It's got a LOT of tension, dark subjects and intense emotional situations. Can't wait for book 7, though

Jason

I agree. There's a few scenes in 6 that could make the movie R if they wanted. But they probably won't have the balls to do it.

 

[mobobuff]

Originally posted by: Looney
I've only watched the first one.... and only read the first book. Really can't see what's the appeal to adults, and i like fantasy books (i think GRR Martin ruined me... hard to live up to that kind of standards after reading his stuff).

Her writing progressed quite a bit from the first three books to the later three. If you were to read through the rest of the series you'll notice her writing become much better and much more entertaining. The characters become more defined, but don't be fooled, the Harry Potter series isn't about character development, there is very little of it. It's all about a very good story. I just have to express that you shouldn't judge the series on only the first book. Comparing the first and sixth book is like night and day.

The movies have left some things out that I think will make it increasingly difficult for script writers of the last three movies. I really didn't like what Curon did to the 3rd movie, but I was impressed with the actors ability to make it convincing. The children actors have gotten MUCH better (their acting in the first two movies was almost hard to watch). I was glad to see that this new director for the 4th movie wasn't afraid to let the movie run long. Keep in mind that the 4th book had about 400 more pages than its predecessors.

This fourth part of the story, Goblet of Fire, is an extremely pivotal point in the series. I am looking forward to seeing this movie, I'm going to see it Saturday morning in an Imax theater. The previews look very convincing, and I'm starting to get used to Michael Gambon playing Dumbledore instead of Richard Harris, although I think Harris played the part most accurately to the Dumbledore in the books. He was excellent at it, he conveyed the same feeling on screen as the Dumbledore does in the books.

I'm holding out hopes that Rowling will dedicate a lot of, yet unseen, character development, especially with Dumbledore and Snape.

 

[jalaram]

So, anyone see the midnight showing?

Wall Street Journal and NPR seemed like the film.

 

[GamerExpress]

Originally posted by: wafflesandsyrup