Author Topic: The new Harry Potter film (Read 3539 times)

MillCreek · « **on:** July 16, 2011, 09:11:42 AM »

Well, it is a fitting end to the series. I, and most of the theater, choked up when Professor Snape dies and his memories were replayed in the Pensieve.

Viking · « **Reply #1 on:** July 16, 2011, 09:44:35 AM »

Saw it this Wednesday. Excellent movie, although there's a couple of changes from the book, IIRC. I agree regarding Snape's memories.

roo_ster · « **Reply #2 on:** July 16, 2011, 04:13:05 PM »

I've read all the books, so know the outcome.

Might want to give a spoiler alert for those who have not.

Tallpine · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2011, 07:15:19 PM »

Rickman has died in a lot of movies now, hasn't he?

This ain't Dodge City, and you ain't Bill Hickock.

Ho - ho - ho, now I have machine gun!

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2011, 07:58:03 PM »

I'll get to it eventually.

I finally caught up with all the movies in case I actually go see this one at the theater.

But I maintain my opinion that its not what I would have wanted. The actors and the visual effects are stunning and worth watching on its own, but I think a better format for the stories would have been a mini series on a channel like HBO or something.

The movies (especially the early ones) cut so much material and the result in the movies was jumpy.
A mini series (say episode per chapter) would have allowed for much more to be preserved and even some additions.

drewtam · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:18:17 PM »

Miniseries and well planned TV seasons are the best way to tell a good story.

Miniseries example: Band of Brothers could not be told with impact in a movie platform.

Well planned TV series: Babylon 5 was dropping foreshadows in the first season that weren't used until later seasons.

Movies are cheaper and have quicker ROI. But with a Netflix business model; I look forward to a lot more TV series and miniseries that are produced at the same quality as current blockbusters. But with a better format for story telling.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:23:02 PM »

Quote from: bluestarlizzard on July 16, 2011, 07:58:03 PM

I'll get to it eventually.

I finally caught up with all the movies in case I actually go see this one at the theater.

But I maintain my opinion that its not what I would have wanted. The actors and the visual effects are stunning and worth watching on its own, but I think a better format for the stories would have been a mini series on a channel like HBO or something.

The movies (especially the early ones) cut so much material and the result in the movies was jumpy.
A mini series (say episode per chapter) would have allowed for much more to be preserved and even some additions.

Gotta agree with the series format. I prefer series vs. a movie simply because I find I am better able to pay attention to and absorb an hour long show vs. 2-3 hour long movies...I just lose my attention span and desire to watch something past the 1 hour mark...hence I don't do TV show marathons, either.

Tallpine · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2011, 10:02:59 PM »

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The movies (especially the early ones) cut so much material and the result in the movies was jumpy.

I didn't read the books*, so Ladypine had to explain things to me otherwise I had not a clue what was going on.

Apparently they dramatized selected scenes and just skipped over everything between.

* I tried, but I just couldn't get into the story. I like good fantasy (fencing, chases, escapes, true love, etc...) but the flying motorcycle just turned me off.

Balog · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2011, 04:09:44 PM »

The series as a whole is ok, but in the last book between Hermione's Bag of Deus Ex Machina and the "Oh hey, HP is akshully Jesus" ending I have no real urge to either reread the books or watch the last few movies.

coppertales · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2011, 09:26:41 PM »

I saw it today. One of the better films of the series. I can't wait for it to come out in DVD so I know what was being said in the movie. I am hearing impared and just cannot read lips at the movies.....chris3

AJ Dual · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:22:52 PM »

Quote from: coppertales on July 19, 2011, 09:26:41 PM

I saw it today. One of the better films of the series. I can't wait for it to come out in DVD so I know what was being said in the movie. I am hearing impared and just cannot read lips at the movies.....chris3

Hermoinie screams "Harry!" and "Ron!" about every other scene Emma Watson is in.

That should fill in a good 25% of the dialogue for you.

roo_ster · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:44:07 PM »

I was flipping through Hulu the other day and came across "Misfits."

It takes place in the England and several characters have thick accents. One gal I wanted to go all Samuel L Jackson on, as in, "English! Do you speak it mother &^%#(@?"

It was annoying, so I stopped watching after a few minutes.

Jocassee · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:16:45 AM »

Quote from: Tallpine on July 16, 2011, 07:15:19 PM

Rickman has died in a lot of movies now, hasn't he?

This ain't Dodge City, and you ain't Bill Hickock.

Ho - ho - ho, now I have machine gun!

Never realized Snape was the same guy. Voice is the same though now that I think about it.

I think Snape is an excellent modern interpretation of a classic hero archetype.

Balog · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:19:58 AM »

No one dies as well as Sean Bean imho.

Northwoods · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:53:36 AM »

Did I miss something? I don't remember Sean Bean in any of the HP movies.

robear · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:23:09 AM »

Quote from: sumpnz on July 20, 2011, 01:53:36 AM

Did I miss something? I don't remember Sean Bean in any of the HP movies.

He died good in LOTR though. ...and Equilibrium.

Balog · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2011, 09:42:18 AM »

If you're discussing people who die well in movies, Sean Bean is the king. :)

seeker_two · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2011, 12:14:30 PM »

Quote from: Balog on July 20, 2011, 09:42:18 AM

If you're discussing people who die well in movies, Sean Bean is the king. :)

Rickman and Bean are the best at dying in movies....but you can't leave out Brian Thompson....he dies well on movies and TV......

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0859921/

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2011, 01:10:13 PM »

Quote from: Jocassee on July 20, 2011, 12:16:45 AM

Never realized Snape was the same guy. Voice is the same though now that I think about it.

I think Snape is an excellent modern interpretation of a classic hero archetype.

Rickman is one of those really great underapreciated actors. He can do it all, its just rare when the idustry gives him the work.

Tallpine · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2011, 02:05:11 PM »

Quote from: bluestarlizzard on July 20, 2011, 01:10:13 PM

Rickman is one of those really great underapreciated actors. He can do it all, its just rare when the idustry gives him the work.

Did you see him as "Professor Lazarus" in "Galaxy Quest"

MillCreek · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2011, 03:32:27 PM »

Quote from: Tallpine on July 20, 2011, 02:05:11 PM

Did you see him as "Professor Lazarus" in "Galaxy Quest"

Oh, that was hilarious. By the hammer of Grabthar!

AJ Dual · « **Reply #21 on:** July 20, 2011, 04:16:11 PM »

I wish Alan Rickman and Jeremy Irons had a show together where all they did was travel around the country doing interesting things with local color, and being sarcastic about them...

seeker_two · « **Reply #22 on:** July 20, 2011, 04:47:33 PM »

Quote from: AJ Dual on July 20, 2011, 04:16:11 PM

I wish Alan Rickman and Jeremy Irons had a show together where all they did was travel around the country doing interesting things with local color, and being sarcastic about them...

Add Hugh Laurie, and I'm in.......

roo_ster · « **Reply #23 on:** July 20, 2011, 04:59:21 PM »

Quote from: Tallpine on July 20, 2011, 02:05:11 PM

Did you see him as "Professor Lazarus" in "Galaxy Quest"

He's British!

Tallpine · « **Reply #24 on:** July 20, 2011, 05:02:01 PM »

Quote from: roo_ster on July 20, 2011, 04:59:21 PM

He's British!

He was an actor once, you know

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