Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

[narcoleptic953]

To be fair Jackson was doing three movies as opposed to 8 but that sort of echoes a complaint that i have in the constant change of directors, i would have preferred that the go with one or two directors for all the movies, that way you get a clear, distinct vision.

This is true, and Jackson and company also had the benefit of knowing the whole picture before they started adapting and making those films. I think the choice of the director for HP should have been a lot more well thought out. It seems like the entire time they've just been throwing random directors at the material trying to find the right fit, and if a director ever deserved to be booted after one of the films, it was Yates after Order.

[jbaseball44]

This is true, and Jackson and company also had the benefit of knowing the whole picture before they started adapting and making those films. I think the choice of the director for HP should have been a lot more well thought out. It seems like the entire time they've just been throwing random directors at the material trying to find the right fit, and if a director ever deserved to be booted after one of the films, it was Yates after Order.
Yeah it was clearly not planned out very well, i don't know why Cuaron wasn't brought back after POA, maybe he declined but i would of loved to see him in command of these last couple movies.

[narcoleptic953]

Yeah it was clearly not planned out very well, i don't know why Cuaron wasn't brought back after POA, maybe he declined but i would of loved to see him in command of these last couple movies.

Yeah Cuaron would have killed it, especially with this one I think. I'm not sure if he was invited back or not, but when asked about whether he would return or not he said he would love to, but "had to make the films that wouldn't be made without him" or something like that. Such a shame.

[jbaseball44]

Yeah Cuaron would have killed it, especially with this one I think. I'm not sure if he was invited back or not, but when asked about whether he would return or not he said he would love to, but "had to make the films that wouldn't be made without him" or something like that. Such a shame.
Yeah it is, apparently "Because he would be overseeing this film's post-production work, director Alfonso Cuaron declined the offer to direct Harry Potter And the Goblet of Fire. Mike Newell was then chosen by Warner Brothers.

[TangledUp]

The time spent on silly relationships (a lot of time) could've been spent on more important things, like the final battle.
Yes. This.

[NEP633]

the movie fucking ruled. best one yet. they left out a ton of important shit but movie quality wise not comparing to the book it was awesome.

[Foosimoo]

Down to 87% on RT, so Prisoner of Azkaban remains the highest rated.

[narcoleptic953]

Alright, just got back from seeing it. Here are my thoughts.

For me, it's the best and most enjoyable Harry Potter movie yet, and it's not even really very close. Yates, in my opinion, has improved vastly since Order and Kloves is a much better screenwriter than whoever massacred that last one. Knowing what they changed and cut before I saw the movie proved to be a real advantage for me, because I wasn't anticipating those scenes. As a a result, it didn't come as such a harsh blow when I didn't get to see those parts conveyed onscreen.

This is a beautiful film. Pretty much every shot is just beautiful and the visual effects are among the best I've seen (the scene in the cave looked incredible on the big screen). It's also the most well acted film; Radcliffe, Watson, and Grint (who didn't annoy the hell out of me for once) have continued to grow into their characters and they all capture the essence of what I read to a great degree. Broadbent takes the character of Slughorn and turns him into something that didn't even quite come out in the books, and Felton is a huge surprise, bringing depth to a character who has always been completely one dimensional in the films. Rickman is great as usual, but I really felt like he could have done a lot more with those last scenes. He's supposed to convey everything from fury, hate, guilt, regret and grief in those final exchanges with Harry, but he really didn't. He seemed far too calm. The screaming match between Harry and Snape should have been an incredible moment for both actors, but instead it was really a throwaway scene.

Which of course brings me to all of the changes and cuts they made. Overall, I think they did a very good job conveying the mood and purpose of the film, even if the cuts make it sound like they missed the point of the book. They should have at the very least spent a little more time with Horcruxes, even if they wanted to cut the memories of the cup, the ring and the locket. Dumbledore still should have explained Voldemort's obsession with collecting trophies and his suspicions that Riddle would have wanted to use valuable, magically historic objects for Horcruxes. They could have had a scene where Dumbledore just told Harry about objects like the ring, the cup, the snake, the locket, and something of Ravenclaw's and explained that he thought they were horcruxes. The way they made the movie made it seem like Dumbledore really didn't know shit, and that leaves Harry in pretty dire circumstances for part 7. I'll be interested to see how they introduce these ideas, especially the cup, in the next installment. I also think they should have at least mentioned that the kids learned how to apparate. That's kind of important.

The change that annoyed me the most was the attack on the Burrow, as it really didn't add anything to the plot, didn't make the movie more exciting (as it was supposed to), and will cause trouble in DH since it's an important location.

The ending didn't bother me as much as I thought it would (except Snape's apparent boredom with the whole thing, as stated above), although it really doesn't make any sense that they cut the battle and the funeral; the battle wasn't even a focus in the book, it was just something we saw in passing as Harry ran through. Without it, the movie lacked the climactic punch it should have had. As for the funeral, they fucking had the scene anyway, they just made it about 50 times less effective. I'll never understand the choices they make.

But there were so many good things about it too. The things they kept as they were in the book were virtually all done well (unlike most of the movies), and there were elements there that have been sacrificed in other installments (the comedic side of things, the fact that this is a school and normal stuff actually does happen). It really just felt more like an actual movie than any of the others have. Overall, I'm very happy with the movie and it gives me a lot of hope for DH since they have the running time to really let the story breathe.

[gloriousmuse]

Had my second viewing today. I still love it but PoA remains my favorite (this is close though). I'll still say that it needed more Luna! I cant wait for Deathly Hallows.

[Foosimoo]

Luna is ridiculous and adorable.

[zubinmoosa]

I find Luna strangely attractive.

[Wait_For_It]

Luna is adorable.

[TangledUp]

Alright, just got back from seeing it. Here are my thoughts.
Very well said, man. I'm right on par with just about everything you said. :jayz:

[narcoleptic953]

Very well said, man. I'm right on par with just about everything you said. :jayz:

Haha, thanks.

Can't wait for the next two movies. I think the last one could be just incredible.

[TangledUp]

Haha, thanks.

Can't wait for the next two movies. I think the last one could be just incredible.
Oh absolutely. That book is just epic.

[batmannj]

I'm so conflicted on what I feel for this new movie.

-Like many have stated earlier in the thread, the look of the film is stunning. The set's look great, the special effects are excellent, especially those ones used in the scene in the cave and in the Pensieve. The film felt like it capured the feeling of the story with its darker shades and really did a good job of setting the scene just thorough visuals.

-The acting and chemistry has grown throughout the series, and this one again did not disappoint. Broadbent did a great job with Slughorn even with the limited scenes, and I feel like Gambon finally made Dumbeldore his own and brought something new to the table. Rickman did a good job, but I still wish we could have seen more of him in this movie. I think they needed to set up the conflict and question whether or not he was good or evil more in the film.

-As a stand alone film in general, this was the best of the series in my opinion. I found myself engrossed in the story all the way through, even though this is my favorite book and I have read it about 15 times. It was the only movie other than POA that didn't bore me for a significant period of time as well.

-While I did enjoy the film quite a bit, there were some things that bothered me. The main issue being that in the book, the main storylines that came from this part of the story is that A) Voldemort was holding part of his soul in Horcruxes and there are at least 4 of them out there, and they were objects of great value or importance to good ole' Voldy, B) The relationship between Harry and Dumbeldore and how they grow closer, but the almost father son type dynamic they have throughout the novel (not to mention the disclosure that Harry had with Ron & Hermoine the whole story and C) Snape's loyalties and motives are questioned more than ever. For me, this film didn't totally deliever on any of those things other than maybe the Snape one. I blame the problem of the relationship between Harry and Dumbeldore more on the script than actual chemistry between the actors, as I think that relationship (and the memories in the Pensieve) to be sorely lacking.

-While I have seen several critics about the whole relationship aspect of the story, I actually enjoyed that part of the story a great deal. This was probably the first film that I really felt the emotions that the novel and film asked me to feel about the characters.

-This movie also made me laugh quite a bit, probably the second funniest movie I've seen all year.

[TangledUp]

This movie also made me laugh quite a bit, probably the second funniest movie I've seen all year.
I was pleasantly surprised how funny they made the dialogue. I enjoyed that aspect of it.

[batmannj]

I was pleasantly surprised how funny they made the dialogue. I enjoyed that aspect of it.
Same here. I think the spirit of friendship between the big three of Ron, Hermoine, and Harry was really developed well and that is important for the final (2) installments.

[3milesdown]

I cannot believe the amount of praise this film is getting...

Maybe it's because I'm a huge fan of the books and the movies will always disappoint, but honestly.... I did not like this film. The comical relief was good, however I wished they sorta left it out and made it more of a darker movie. The ending was so bad, that I can't believe it left me hanging like that. There needed to be more explanation. If you did not read the book, you only got barely a grasp of what everything is about and it'd be hard for you to connect all the scenes together. The whole love thing between Harry/Ginny and Hermione/Ron was fine, except they went wayyyyy too much into it. I feel like the 6th book was mostly about the relationship between Harry & Dumbledore with all the memories and whatnot, but that wasn't portrayed well in the movies. There were barely any memories and the horcruxes were BARELY mentioned. The WHOLE 7th book is about horcruxes and how Harry has to be on his own to figure everything out (which goes back to the shitty rushed ending)


The ending blew SOOOO badly, that instead of being a mediocre film with cool effects, it turned into a shitty interpretation of what the book is about. They messed up so badly on this, I don't know how they'll recover for the 7th book.


THIS MOVIE WAS DISAPPOINTING. I CAN'T BELIEVE I STOOD IN LINE FOR 4 HOURS TO WATCH IT AT MIDNIGHT. FUCK.

[TangledUp]

Same here. I think the spirit of friendship between the big three of Ron, Hermoine, and Harry was really developed well and that is important for the final (2) installments.
Yes, absolutely.

I cannot believe the amount of praise this film is getting...

Maybe it's because I'm a huge fan of the books and the movies will always disappoint, but honestly....

If you did not read the book, you only got barely a grasp of what everything is about and it'd be hard for you to connect all the scenes together.
Well I am a huge fan of the books as well, and think they are 100 times better than the movies, but that's how it usually is, isn't it? And with the final point that I quoted, that's how it's been with every HP movie. They tend to leave lots of details out and so you do not get the series the way JK Rowling intended. I know a few people who have just seen the movies and I can't help but wonder how much they really get the plot.

[Paulb-182]

I'm just getting round to reading these books..

I feel outdated

[TangledUp]

I'm just getting round to reading these books..

I feel outdated
Better late than never :-)

[narcoleptic953]

I cannot believe the amount of praise this film is getting...

Maybe it's because I'm a huge fan of the books and the movies will always disappoint, but honestly.... I did not like this film. The comical relief was good, however I wished they sorta left it out and made it more of a darker movie. The ending was so bad, that I can't believe it left me hanging like that. There needed to be more explanation. If you did not read the book, you only got barely a grasp of what everything is about and it'd be hard for you to connect all the scenes together. The whole love thing between Harry/Ginny and Hermione/Ron was fine, except they went wayyyyy too much into it. I feel like the 6th book was mostly about the relationship between Harry & Dumbledore with all the memories and whatnot, but that wasn't portrayed well in the movies. There were barely any memories and the horcruxes were BARELY mentioned. The WHOLE 7th book is about horcruxes and how Harry has to be on his own to figure everything out (which goes back to the shitty rushed ending)


The ending blew SOOOO badly, that instead of being a mediocre film with cool effects, it turned into a shitty interpretation of what the book is about. They messed up so badly on this, I don't know how they'll recover for the 7th book.


THIS MOVIE WAS DISAPPOINTING. I CAN'T BELIEVE I STOOD IN LINE FOR 4 HOURS TO WATCH IT AT MIDNIGHT. FUCK.

Once again, you have to get over the cuts and changes before you see the movie. Trust me, it helps.

[yakob89]

I thought they did a really great job as well developing the friendship between Ron, Hermonie, and Harry. I love that they finally are really getting into the relationships with Hermonie and Ron. I thought that for this movie they did cut quite a bit out but they still did a good job leaving enough in. The whole part with Tonks not finding Harry was kinda weird idk why they didn't do that. Idk why that bugged me but yeah overall it was a really good movie. I cant wait for the next two!!

[aloneatlastnj]

i feel like the relationship/love aspect of the book was so hugely overblown in this movie. the seriousness of the film is forced and all of a sudden rushed once harry and dumbledore look for the horcruxes (which, by the way, was an AMAZING scene and looked exactly like i had pictured it when reading). from there it goes into full blown serious mode and rushes right to the end of the movie.

if i hadn't known better, i would have NEVER thought this film was about "the half-blood prince" and who it is (which is what the book is all about, IMO) isn't known to the viewer until the movie is practically over. where's all the investigating and detective work? where's all the speculation from ron, hermione, and harry like in the previous films?

i get that they have to make stand alone films out of these books but in the whole story arch scheme of things, they've fucked up so bad. it's a shame.

[needles & pins]

I had problems with the sixth book, so I knew I'd have problems with the movie, but I was more disappointed than I thought I would be. I understand that things have to be cut for time and blah blah, but aside from that I think they did a poor job adapting the core of the book. Yeah, the romance stuff was there but it was way overblown in the film. I went with a friend who doesn't read the books and he told me that throughout the entire movie he was waiting for this huge reveal of the Half-Blood Prince and why he would be important, etc. and got basically nothing. And IMO the unbreakable bond wasn't highlighted enough for someone who didn't read the books to understand. There were mentions, sure, but it could have been emphasized better to make it a point that Snape had to do it. And there should have been more of an understanding from Dumbledore. What I got from the books from Dumbledore was very "I know you have to do it, it's cool" but in the movie... eh. But I think that was more of an acting issue in that scene. Most of my issues were with the script. All in all, it was Harry Potter so it was good, but... meh. Least favorite (but it was my least favorite book so not really surprising to me).

[Until The Bombs]

Just wish they hadn't thrown is a scene with Dumbeldore telling Snape that he had to go through with it or whatever. Spoiler for the next film for those who hadn't read the book.

[stupidtyonparad]

anyone find anywhere where this is streaming? im too embarassed to go see it in theatres or ask anyone to go hahaha

but i really do wanna watch it..

[Until The Bombs]

anyone find anywhere where this is streaming? im too embarassed to go see it in theatres or ask anyone to go hahaha

but i really do wanna watch it..

No reason to be embarrassed. This series' base has expanded so far beyond little kids with their moms. I'd say about 30% of the audience at the showing I saw was in their twenties.

[Melkor]

anyone find anywhere where this is streaming? im too embarassed to go see it in theatres or ask anyone to go hahaha

but i really do wanna watch it..

Fuck that, everyone I know likes the books, nothing embarrassing.

Going to see it tomorrow but I have been told it is pretty awful. Meh, I only enjoyed Azkaban and Order so far in terms of films and those two were average.

[narcoleptic953]

Fuck that, everyone I know likes the books, nothing embarrassing.

Going to see it tomorrow but I have been told it is pretty awful. Meh, I only enjoyed Azkaban and Order so far in terms of films and those two were average.

Order was terrible. This film is much better.

[stayillogical]

Just wish they hadn't thrown is a scene with Dumbeldore telling Snape that he had to go through with it or whatever. Spoiler for the next film for those who hadn't read the book.

But that scene was in the book, and was the reason for fan speculation.

[Until The Bombs]

But that scene was in the book, and was the reason for fan speculation.

Wow. I haven't read it since the release and just forgot about it I guess. Either way, I think it would/would have been a greater reveal in the final film/book if that scene didn't take place.

[narcoleptic953]

Wow. I haven't read it since the release and just forgot about it I guess. Either way, I think it would/would have been a greater reveal in the final film/book if that scene didn't take place.

In the book Hagrid overhears it and tells Harry and them about it. Then you see a more extended version of the scene in Snape's memories at the end of DH.

[sokonfused]

i thought that there was just a lot of stuff lacking in this film. i mean, i really did love it. totally worth watching. but i felt like they concentrated way to much on the relationship aspect of things. it was good to develop te ron-hermione relationship, but there was just way too much. and they kind of ignored the half blood prince aspect of things. seriously, there was like the 5 seconds at the end when snape tells harry. but that's about it.

[narcoleptic953]

There's a lot of stuff lacking in all of the films. It's just something you have to get past to enjoy the movies. Otherwise, they'll all suck.

[sokonfused]

There's a lot of stuff lacking in all of the films. It's just something you have to get past to enjoy the movies. Otherwise, they'll all suck.
yeah. that's true. i expect it would be too much to try to cram in every detail from the book into the movie. oh well though. still can't wait for the next two movies.

[hailthewarrior]

This was a whole lot better the second time. I loved it. Easily my favorite Potter film.

[narcoleptic953]

Down to 84% on RT. What the fuck?

[zubinmoosa]

Damn, it's dropping like a stone

[framebyframe]

the movie fucking ruled. best one yet. they left out a ton of important shit but movie quality wise not comparing to the book it was awesome.

This. Exactly my thoughts.

[jbaseball44]

How could it have dropped all the way down to 84 on Rotten Tomatoes, wasn't it at like 89% a few days ago with a ton of reviews.

[Foosimoo]

After letting this one roam around in my head the past few days, I have to say from favorite to least favorite goes:

Half-Blood Prince
Prisoner of Azkaban
Sorcerer's Stone
Goblet of Fire
Chamber of Secrets
Order of the Phoenix

[pleasedontask]

After letting this one roam around in my head the past few days, I have to say from favorite to least favorite goes:

Half-Blood Prince
Prisoner of Azkaban
Sorcerer's Stone
Goblet of Fire
Chamber of Secrets
Order of the Phoenix

I'd go with that except switch azkaban back over prince.

[Javs]

Going to see this tonight, I havnt read the book since it came out so I shouldnt be too dissapointed in accuracy.

I noticed that a lot of people really liked prisoner of azkaban? Howwwww? I feel like curon ruined it.

[framebyframe]

After reading bits of this thread, I feel like I'm the only one who enjoyed Goblet of Fire.

[Dan!]

Damn, it's dropping like a stone

LIKE A SORCERER'S STONE

[zubinmoosa]

LIKE A SORCERER'S STONE
Or like Hermionie's panties at the Yule Ball!

[narcoleptic953]

After letting this one roam around in my head the past few days, I have to say from favorite to least favorite goes:

Half-Blood Prince
Prisoner of Azkaban
Sorcerer's Stone
Goblet of Fire
Chamber of Secrets
Order of the Phoenix


For me it's probably

Half-Blood Prince
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Chamber of Secrets
Order of the Phoenix
Sorcerer's Stone

Goblet and Azkaban are pretty close in my mind, only because I thought they did the graveyard scene so well in Goblet.

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I thought this was great.

[bradyreier]

I think I will finally be seeing this sometime today.

[zubinmoosa]

Going for Round 2 tonight

[stayforawhile]

Ahhh I can't wait to see it!

[TangledUp]

For me it's probably

Half-Blood Prince
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Chamber of Secrets
Order of the Phoenix
Sorcerer's Stone

Goblet and Azkaban are pretty close in my mind, only because I thought they did the graveyard scene so well in Goblet.
That is exactly how my ranking goes! :-)

[yves.]

I cannot believe the amount of praise this film is getting...

Maybe it's because I'm a huge fan of the books and the movies will always disappoint, but honestly.... I did not like this film. The comical relief was good, however I wished they sorta left it out and made it more of a darker movie. The ending was so bad, that I can't believe it left me hanging like that. There needed to be more explanation. If you did not read the book, you only got barely a grasp of what everything is about and it'd be hard for you to connect all the scenes together. The whole love thing between Harry/Ginny and Hermione/Ron was fine, except they went wayyyyy too much into it. I feel like the 6th book was mostly about the relationship between Harry & Dumbledore with all the memories and whatnot, but that wasn't portrayed well in the movies. There were barely any memories and the horcruxes were BARELY mentioned. The WHOLE 7th book is about horcruxes and how Harry has to be on his own to figure everything out (which goes back to the shitty rushed ending)


The ending blew SOOOO badly, that instead of being a mediocre film with cool effects, it turned into a shitty interpretation of what the book is about. They messed up so badly on this, I don't know how they'll recover for the 7th book.


THIS MOVIE WAS DISAPPOINTING. I CAN'T BELIEVE I STOOD IN LINE FOR 4 HOURS TO WATCH IT AT MIDNIGHT. FUCK.


FINALLY! :appl:

[narcoleptic953]

That is exactly how my ranking goes! :-)

Nice. :-)

Though I haven't watched the first two in awhile. I think it's been a bit since I watched Prisoner too actually.

[gloriousmuse]

That is exactly how my ranking goes! :-)


LOL mine too! :highfive:

[cupcakeomg]

Yes, absolutely.


Well I am a huge fan of the books as well, and think they are 100 times better than the movies, but that's how it usually is, isn't it? And with the final point that I quoted, that's how it's been with every HP movie. They tend to leave lots of details out and so you do not get the series the way JK Rowling intended. I know a few people who have just seen the movies and I can't help but wonder how much they really get the plot.

I've never read the books and seeing the latest movie i was super confused. The 2 friends i saw it with are huge HP fans and have read all the books, so most of the movie i was like whooa where did this come from.
I'm definitly going to read them all, for like a good summer read i guess.


and the books are always better than the movies. A movie is great and all for like putting it onto a screen, but its just not the same as reading the book and you don't get the same thing from just seeing a movie, with a book you can really visualize and connect with the characters more than just watching it on a screen, IMO.

[mymomsapanda]

they fucked up on the scene where dumbledore dies. i was pissed because that was the climax of the movie, and that scene was the basis of my entire life

[Molly0218]

I loved this movie.
Probably my favorite Harry Potter.
It was so funny.

One thing that bothers me is when people don't like the movie because its not as good as the book.
Not many are.
But you have to think, books don't have a budget or restrictions.

[VampiresRevenge]

I finally get to see this tomorrow (well, technically, today). My a-hole brother got to see it on Friday, and is rubbing it in my face.

[gothichay]

i soo like the movie.,.,

emma watson was soo good.,.,

i so love her..

[spriltsc]

HBP>POA>Order>Chamber>Goblet>Sorceror's

[Foosimoo]

I don't get the Sorcerer's Stone hate in this thread.

[Undue Noise]

Watched it a second time and I liked it even more. By that time, I'd come to accept and expect the suckish ending so it didn't taint my overall enjoyment of the film. It's getting pretty close to POA for my favourite.

[narcoleptic953]

I don't get the Sorcerer's Stone hate in this thread.

I wouldn't say I hate the movie, it's just kind of boring to sit through, and nothing really exciting ever happens (not even at the end). I'd say Order is the most fundamentally flawed of the films, but even that has flashes of brilliance that SS didn't have. Of course, SS is also far and away the weakest book in the series (imo), so I'm not surprised the movie version finishes at the bottom of most of these lists.

[gynn6417]

I was so excited all movie for the fight at the end....awesome that they didnt put it in the film. In the books harry looked like a badass by the end of the 6th book, in the movies he looks like a total pussy, i dont understand what they were thinking with that decision. This was the only movie where i actually was mad about them leaving out stuff from the book. I realize they cant put everything but that was ridiculous.

[hailthewarrior]

HBP > GOF > OotP > SS > COS > POA

I do not understand the high amount of love for POA. I love the book and enjoy the movie, but it's my least favorite of the HP movies by far.

[zubinmoosa]

For me:

HBP > GOF > POA > SS > OoTP > COS

[narcoleptic953]

I don't quite understand how anyone can like SS more than CoS. The way I see it, Chamber was just a bigger, better version of Sorcerer's Stone.

[Undue Noise]

My ordering:

POA >= HPB > GOF > COS > OOTP > PS

[stupidtyonparad]

finally found it streaming. its like C- video quality, but im watching nonetheless

[stupidtyonparad]

the begginning with the bridge was awful.

[NEP633]

the begginning with the bridge was awful.

why?

[stupidtyonparad]

spontaneous, didnt have a back story, and didnt effect the story at all.

yes i know its to show that the muggle world is getting fuckied too, but it could have been done much better. granted, i am only 20 minutes in, im liking it other than htat

[WhitestKidUKnow]

for movies

OotP>POA>GOF>HBP>SS=CoS

[stupidtyonparad]

god, luna is spectacular

[WhitestKidUKnow]

god, luna is spectacular

luna is to me probably as gretchen is to you.

[airik625]

Didn't seem like two and a half hours at all to me.

Dying to go see it again.

[WhitestKidUKnow]

the movie was too much of a romantic comedy for me.

[stupidtyonparad]

maybe its the quality of the video im watching.....but are they leaving out the whole thing with dumbeldore's hand? i havent seen any shots of it

[Neo Cassady]

Saw it twice with my fiancee because she wanted to, and she's read the whole series ... I haven't read a lot of them yet so I was going to hold off on the film until I finished 4, 5, and 6, but I agree that without the background of reading th book, a lot of the stuff seemed to come out of nowhere. Still a very enjoyable movie, if rushed at the end.

[Wait_For_It]

maybe its the quality of the video im watching.....but are they leaving out the whole thing with dumbeldore's hand? i havent seen any shots of it
It's the quality of the video you're watching. In theaters, his hand looked dark but I can't remember if they addressed the issue.

[stayillogical]

HBP > GOF > OotP > SS > COS > POA

I do not understand the high amount of love for POA. I love the book and enjoy the movie, but it's my least favorite of the HP movies by far.

Finally, someone who agrees. My ranking would be different but HBP is the best and POA the worst.

[WhitestKidUKnow]

Finally, someone who agrees. My ranking would be different but HBP is the best and POA the worst.

I disagree with HBP being the best film. maybe it's because I have a reader's viewpoint, but they had sooo much potential with that film that they just didn't use. they turned it into a romantic comedy-like film.

[fake empire]

lol @ anyone thinking POA is the worst

[stayillogical]

Just because it looks good doesn't mean anything, it still left a bad taste in my mouth.

[tommyishere]

Hermione got hot in POA though, even i still thought she was mighty attractive in SS and COS

[stayillogical]

You know what? I don't give a rat's ass about the plot they leave out. As long as the characters feel right and I care about what's going on in the movie, then it succeeds for me.

[fake empire]

I don't think anyone likes POA just because it looks good

[WhitestKidUKnow]

You know what? I don't give a rat's ass about the plot they leave out. As long as the characters feel right and I care about what's going on in the movie, then it succeeds for me.

did you read the books?

[mymomsapanda]

bella is hot

[stupidtyonparad]

wow i hate my computer. i was 131 minutes into the movie and the window i was watching it just randomly decided to go back to the previous page al on its own.

now i gotta let the whole fucking thing load again

[stayillogical]

did you read the books?

I did. All 7, loved them.

[flks511]

I thought it was good; the only thing I would have changed was that they spent less of the movie on the teen drama and more on the memories of Voldemort with Dumbledore (don't know how the 7th one will play out now that Harry doesn't know what the Horcruxes are). More scenes with Dumbledore would be better just because it would have been more of an intense scene when he died.

[atticusfinch]

I saw this down in Charleston Wednesday night and I thought it was good, but from a cinematic standpoint, total filler and a clear-cut setup for the final film (s). I was sad there was no fight with Luna, McGonnagal, and Co. fighting off the death eaters.

They better get the final battle FLAWLESS for the last movie.

[flks511]

Finally, someone who agrees. My ranking would be different but HBP is the best and POA the worst.
Order of the Phoenix was by far the worst. I hated it so much. Boring and poorly directed.

[narcoleptic953]

I think this movie could have been near perfect if they had chopped out the entire attack on the burrow thing, and allowed the film to hit the 3 hour running time. They would have been able to add some more memories, the battle, or the funeral easily, though I doubt they could have fit everything.

[narcoleptic953]

Order of the Phoenix was by far the worst. I hated it so much. Boring and poorly directed.

While I don't think it was the worst (the first film was an absolutely epic snoozefest), I do agree that it was poorly directed. It felt like a series of unconnected scenes.

[WhitestKidUKnow]

I thought that HBP was very much catered to the non reader. I think they should have spent less time with the teenage drama, and more with the memories of tom riddle. one of my favorite parts of that book was seeing how tom riddle came to be lord voldemort.

[flks511]

While I don't think it was the worst (the first film was an absolutely epic snoozefest), I do agree that it was poorly directed. It felt like a series of unconnected scenes.
That's definately what I was trying to say. Another thing is I didn't care at all when Sirius died, and it's the writers'/director's part for not putting him in any scenes for emotional attachment.

The first one was great, though. I like the atmosphere of it the most, just the feel of Harry discovering a new world and all that. But I think the ones with spooky/ominous atmosphere are better (Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire).

[flks511]

I thought that HBP was very much catered to the non reader. I think they should have spent less time with the teenage drama, and more with the memories of tom riddle. one of my favorite parts of that book was seeing how tom riddle came to be lord voldemort.
Lol way to say exactly what I just said. (By the way, I agree).

[WhitestKidUKnow]

Lol way to say exactly what I just said. (By the way, I agree).

up didn't see that hahahah.

[drewz5]

this was by far the funniest Harry Potter movie

[CarolineQT2774]

I felt like since the first film, each one after has been an improvement. Except for OoTP. That was the only one I didn't buy on dvd. This one was so much better. And even though everyone's complaining about all the things they did leave out, I'm surprised no ones mentioned all the very little details that they kept in (arnold the pygmy puff, "ron! you're making it snow!", "He's at perfect liberty to kiss whomever he likes!"), all those things directly from the book. And they actually had quidditch in this one.

[hailthewarrior]

Finally, someone who agrees. My ranking would be different but HBP is the best and POA the worst.

I mean, I enjoy them all, but there are definites in my mind and the two we agree on are the most important, imo, lol.

[hailthewarrior]

You know what? I don't give a rat's ass about the plot they leave out. As long as the characters feel right and I care about what's going on in the movie, then it succeeds for me.

I did. All 7, loved them.

:appl:

I see we see eye to eye on HP... now the true test, top five favorite characters, go!

[stayillogical]

:appl:

I see we see eye to eye on HP... now the true test, top five favorite characters, go!

1. Sirius
2. Fred/George
3. Hermione
4. Hagrid
5. Ron

I think. It's a hard question, Sirius is definitely my favorite though. I really loved him.

[hailthewarrior]

1. Sirius
2. Fred/George
3. Hermione
4. Hagrid
5. Ron

I think. It's a hard question, Sirius is definitely my favorite though. I really loved him.

Interesting. It's definitely a hard question.

1. McGonagall
2. Weasley Family minus Percy
3. Hermione
4. Lupin
5. Luna

[stayillogical]

Counting the Weasley family as one, no fair! I had Luna on there for a second then put Ron. Interesting that you have McGonogall as first.

[super_gluegun]

Great movie but I wish they showed Dumbledore's funeral.

[narcoleptic953]

1. Sirius
2. Fred/George
3. Hermione
4. Hagrid
5. Ron

I think. It's a hard question, Sirius is definitely my favorite though. I really loved him.

Agreed that Sirius is a badass, but Ron is like, the biggest douchebag ever.

[stayillogical]

Agreed that Sirius is a badass, but Ron is like, the biggest douchebag ever.

But he's clueless and funny.

[batmannj]

Top 5 Potter characters:

1) Fred and George Weasley
2) Severus Snape
3) Albus Dumbeldore
4) Sirius Black
5) Reamus Lupin

[stupidtyonparad]

that movie was solid. thoroughly enjoyed it. every time i watch one i want to go back and re-read the series but i never make the time to....

only complaints....the begginning was VERY weak. and i wish the thing with everyone holding up their wands was cut, they could have easily turned that into dumbeldores funeral instead

[nlo13]

Idk. I had high expectations for this movie and those were not fulfilled. Too much time spent on the teen relationships and not enough on the Horcruxes. This was clearly a filler movie to set-up the 7th and it even failed in that respect also; eg. they left out the memory of hufflepuff's cup and related Tom Riddle analysis so going into the 7th movie now, Harry doesn't even know what kind of objects he is looking for.

[stupidtyonparad]

forgive me if im wrong, i havent read the books in quiet some time, but wasnt one of the big problems in the beggining of book 7 that they DIDNT konw what they were looking for? isnt that the point?

cause i distinctly remember a time harry was cusing out dumbledore and wanting to quit cause he had no idea what to do....

[framebyframe]

Top 5:

1) Sirius
2) Lupin
3) Fred/George
4) Ron
5) Hermione

[NEP633]

Top 5

1. Hermione

[DickHolcum]

Saw this last night. Ginny Weasley has become quite the fox.

[stupidtyonparad]

im going by what i can remember of the books, not the movies. if it was the movies, luna would be number 1 for certain.

1. ginny
2. harry (the part where he just rips apart voldemort at the very end of 7 is priceless)
3. lupin
4. dumbledore
5. fred and george

runners up:
-luna
-syrius
-snape
-hermione

last.
ron.

[bobby runs]

Okay quick question in the book they explain why Snape is the Half-blood prince right? and doesn't it have something to do with his mom?

I read the book when it came out and don't own a copy otherwise I'd read the end of the book.

[yves.]

forgive me if im wrong, i havent read the books in quiet some time, but wasnt one of the big problems in the beggining of book 7 that they DIDNT konw what they were looking for? isnt that the point?

cause i distinctly remember a time harry was cusing out dumbledore and wanting to quit cause he had no idea what to do....



they didn't know WHERE to look for the objects, but they had a general idea of what they were... which wasn't explained in the movie.

[stupidtyonparad]

yeah i think that was it. i think there was a memory associated with it too. or maybe im getting it confused with the one of lilly in the last book? fuck i gotta reread them...

[stupidtyonparad]

they didn't know WHERE to look for the objects, but they had a general idea of what they were... which wasn't explained in the movie.

ok yeah i gotcha

but still, just by using process of elimination, he has the diary, the ring, the medalion. and in the movie dumbledore said they could be anything

[Undue Noise]

Okay quick question in the book they explain why Snape is the Half-blood prince right? and doesn't it have something to do with his mom?

I read the book when it came out and don't own a copy otherwise I'd read the end of the book.
Haven't read it for a while but I'm pretty sure Snape's mum's maiden name is Prince and his dad being a muggle makes him half blood.

[Undue Noise]

Top 5:

1. Snape
2. Sirius
3. Hermione
4. Luna
5. Ginny or Neville

[rollerman4221]

Saw this last night. Ginny Weasley has become quite the fox.

Thats what i was thinking the whole time i was sitting in the theatre

[rollerman4221]

Idk. I had high expectations for this movie and those were not fulfilled. Too much time spent on the teen relationships and not enough on the Horcruxes. This was clearly a filler movie to set-up the 7th and it even failed in that respect also; eg. they left out the memory of hufflepuff's cup and related Tom Riddle analysis so going into the 7th movie now, Harry doesn't even know what kind of objects he is looking for.

Thats why they are giving the 7th book like 6 hours to get it all out.......

[bobby runs]

Top 5:

1. Snape
2. Sirius
3. Hermione
4. Luna
5. Ginny or Neville
I love Neville in the books. He gets a big part in the 7th right?

[Undue Noise]

I love Neville in the books. He gets a big part in the 7th right?
Yep, turns total badass (sort of). I think him killing Voldemort's snake will look amazing on film.

[bobby runs]

Yep, turns total badass (sort of). I think him killing Voldemort's snake will look amazing on film.
Is it in the 7th book where he decides to avenge his parents death or was it the 6th? Whenever that was that's when I started to really like him.

And to whoever said Luna is good in the movies, I agree.

[stupidtyonparad]

not only is luna good....but shes adorable.

like.....i want to take her out to like a 5 star restaurant and make conversation about the weather and the state of the world.

[Until The Bombs]

For everyone complaining about the lack of a funeral for Dumbledore, do we know that it isn't shown at the beginning of the next film?

[hailthewarrior]

I saw something today in a local newspaper that put this perfectly:

HBP is a perfect as a film, but a terrible as an adaptation. If you love the characters, try to ignore the plot and see them breathe. If not, complain away.

[Wait_For_It]

I saw something today in a local newspaper that put this perfectly:

HBP is a perfect as a film, but a terrible as an adaptation. If you love the characters, try to ignore the plot and see them breathe. If not, complain away.
That's exactly how I feel about the movie.

[batmannj]

I saw something today in a local newspaper that put this perfectly:

HBP is a perfect as a film, but a terrible as an adaptation. If you love the characters, try to ignore the plot and see them breathe. If not, complain away.
That is basically what I thought about the film in a sentence. I really really liked the film, but there are some glaring holes that are going to have to be covered up for the story of Hallows to move in a believeable manner.

And I am very pumped to see Neville kick some ace, I wish he wasn't just a throwaway extra in HBP

[hailthewarrior]

That's exactly how I feel about the movie.

Same.

That is basically what I thought about the film in a sentence. I really really liked the film, but there are some glaring holes that are going to have to be covered up for the story of Hallows to move in a believeable manner.

And I am very pumped to see Neville kick some ace, I wish he wasn't just a throwaway extra in HBP

I know! Especially how after in OotP they had really brought him to prominence as a character, then in this they just sidelined him. Even Luna retained prominence in this one.

[gloriousmuse]

For everyone complaining about the lack of a funeral for Dumbledore, do we know that it isn't shown at the beginning of the next film?

It wouldn't surprise me if this was the case. Maybe something similar to the fight of at the Ministry in HBP. Quick, slow paced flashes of it or something?

[batmannj]

Same.



I know! Especially how after in OotP they had really brought him to prominence as a character, then in this they just sidelined him. Even Luna retained prominence in this one.
For sure, or they could have at least thrown him a bone for some comic gold. Luna was pretty funny in this one, they could have given Neville at least one time to shine other than offering Harry a glass of wine or whatever that was. I'm looking forward to him in that last Battle of Hogwarts though, that is going to be intense.

[MSIndulgence]

For everyone complaining about the lack of a funeral for Dumbledore, do we know that it isn't shown at the beginning of the next film?
you know, that's a good idea.. hopefully they do that.

[narcoleptic953]

That is basically what I thought about the film in a sentence. I really really liked the film, but there are some glaring holes that are going to have to be covered up for the story of Hallows to move in a believeable manner.

And I am very pumped to see Neville kick some ace, I wish he wasn't just a throwaway extra in HBP

Well they'll definitely have time to cover the holes, since they can cut or reduce pretty much everything in the first half of Hallows (the pointless meandering through the countryside). They're just going to have to figure out a good way to do it. My idea is they could do flashbacks to Harry and Dumbledore talking about Horcruxes (what could they be? where?) or exploring the memories.

[batmannj]

Well they'll definitely have time to cover the holes, since they can cut or reduce pretty much everything in the first half of Hallows (the pointless meandering through the countryside). They're just going to have to figure out a good way to do it. My idea is they could do flashbacks to Harry and Dumbledore talking about Horcruxes (what could they be? where?) or exploring the memories.
That's exactly what I have been thinking. I'm sure that they will fix the problem, and I am impressed with this film how engaging it is, so I am glad that the momentum will be continued on into the next movie.

[narcoleptic953]

you know, that's a good idea.. hopefully they do that.

They might do that in place of Bill & Fleur's wedding (since that's obviously not happening now that A) the burrow got blown to hell, B) Bill has never made it into the movies and C) Fleur wasn't even very present in GoF.

Still, I wonder what they're going to do instead of Shell cottage, since that's where Harry has his pivotal "epiphany"

[MSIndulgence]

They might do that in place of Bill & Fleur's wedding (since that's obviously not happening now that A) the burrow got blown to hell, B) Bill has never made it into the movies and C) Fleur wasn't even very present in GoF.

Still, I wonder what they're going to do instead of Shell cottage, since that's where Harry has his pivotal "epiphany"
i was on wikipedia and it says they're doing something at the shell cottage, weird.. scroll down and you'll see a picture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallow s_(films)

[Matthew Tsai]

saw it last night, disappointing really. great movie overall; awesome special effects (bridge unwinding), decent filming, good acting but the plot line made the movie seem sooooo short. the beginning seemed to drag and was a little cheesy, and it seemed like it cut to the dumbledore/harry/cave seen too quickly. there needed to be more daily life sequences.

[narcoleptic953]

i was on wikipedia and it says they're doing something at the shell cottage, weird.. scroll down and you'll see a picture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallow s_(films (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallow s_%28films))

Well it looks like Bill is cast and Fleur will be returning as well, so I guess they will have the wedding in there? I think blowing up the Burrow was so fucking retarded. It did nothing for the plot and will only cause problems later on.

[Richard Maxim]

Just saw it last night, Has to be one of the most epic series of movies i've ever seen.

[sokonfused]

For everyone complaining about the lack of a funeral for Dumbledore, do we know that it isn't shown at the beginning of the next film?
i actually heard that that's what they would be doing. i'm curious to see though what is actually going to be put into the next movie. some things were left out or done differently during HBP, so i don't know how it'll be in the next.

[Until The Bombs]

i actually heard that that's what they would be doing. i'm curious to see though what is actually going to be put into the next movie. some things were left out or done differently during HBP, so i don't know how it'll be in the next.

It would make sense, when you consider how much they've cut from the last few books, that they still are going to cut quite a bit from the final book. So even though it'll be two films long, they'll be able to pull in what they've left out, but need, from this film for better or worse.

you know, that's a good idea.. hopefully they do that.

Worse case scenario, they could even film it now and stick it on at the beginning even if it wasn't planned.

It wouldn't surprise me if this was the case. Maybe something similar to the fight of at the Ministry in HBP. Quick, slow paced flashes of it or something?

Possibly, I wouldn't even mind it as a springboard to the film. Spend the five to ten minutes touching on it and then set Harry out to find the horocruxes. I think it would set the tone for the determination that he'll require.

[TK]

Dumbledore's death was very disappointing. Other than that, solid film.

[narcoleptic953]

Saw this again. Just as good the second time, but I absolutely hate Helena Bonham Carter in this movie. She feels like a cartoon character next to everyone else.

[gothichay]

Daniel looks hot, too bad I think he's gay.


Anyways, I hear that their debating on whether or not to put in Scrimgeour. Which is a little upsetting, especially for the 7th film/book.

I hope they don't fuck this one up. They brought back the writer from 1-4, and he always turns things around. The writer for movie 5 knew what was important, and was spot on with everything.
really??? i think he's way to hot to be a gay...lol

[gothichay]

wow, neville really grew up. he needs a shave.

and personally, ootp was my second favorite film after azkaban.

And Daniel Radcliffe rocked in Extras.
lolx... i agree.,.,.,.

askaban and order was the best movies in the series for me...

ps. you like demie lovato???

lolx

[gothichay]

Emma's such a cutie. I love it.
lolx/...

your righ...

emma really rocks...

[gothichay]

dude. I know. no way harry falls for that girl.
oh how sad...

i'm a pro ginny-harry girl you see...

don't tell me your pro harry-hermione...

lolx...

its okay... every one loves this tandem...

i'm used to be kicked around for supporting harry-ginny...

but i hate ginny in this movie...

she's like so flirty...

lolx..

[gothichay]

I liked Goblet of Fire as well. Azkaban is the best though. Cuaron is amazing.
i agree...

he was good making that film...

askaban...

my top fave...

[gothichay]

Fuck McLaggen. Guy is a grade-A doucher.
i like Mclaggen..

hermione and Mclaggen scenes were hillarious

[gothichay]

It wouldn't surprise me if this was the case. Maybe something similar to the fight of at the Ministry in HBP. Quick, slow paced flashes of it or something?
i agree...

maybe...

well...

in that case...

if that would happen...

i think the next movie would be great...

i like movies with alot of twists...

[spriltsc]

lolx...

shut the fuck up...

troll...

retard...

go fuck yourself...

your gay...

lolx...

[reesa]

daniel radcliffe got uglier to be honest. he looked the best in the third movie.
he can't laugh! he laughs like a retard trying to laugh.

loved the movie though. watson was the best in it. while daniel gets more gay looking, emma watson gets hotter.

[yves.]

is this whole page a fucking poem about "lolx"??

[alexa_ATL]

lolx...

shut the fuck up...

troll...

retard...

go fuck yourself...

your gay...

lolx...


:rotfl:

[cirerelleum]

i didnt think this was one was great. it was better than the last few though. i personally was digging luna lovegood, she needs a spinoff series. the highlight for seeing it had to have been everytime snape spoke i would quote family guy and say "hello alan rickman, this, is alan rickman. make sure to remember that turtle joke for this friday"

[Undue Noise]

i didnt think this was one was great. it was better than the last few though. i personally was digging luna lovegood, she needs a spinoff series. the highlight for seeing it had to have been everytime snape spoke i would quote family guy and say "hello alan rickman, this, is alan rickman. make sure to remember that turtle joke for this friday"
Awesome.
B8Ej9-q0dqU

[cirerelleum]

professor snape, or anything else alan rickman does will forever be clouded for me.

[alexa_ATL]

hahah that video is classic.

[cantnokdahustle]

I can't fucking stand choppy editing in any film, let alone one with this large a budget. Seriously how god damned difficult is it to transition scenes and not make it seem as though there's a splice (the changes in mood and atmosphere were dreadful.)

That said, it was the 2nd best of the Potter films.

The Good:

I love Gambon's Dumbledore
Felix Felicis was perfect
Slughorn's sappy bit about the Lily Fish was heartbreaking (great addition).

[stupidtyonparad]

oh how sad...

i'm a pro ginny-harry girl you see...

don't tell me your pro harry-hermione...

lolx...

its okay... every one loves this tandem...

i'm used to be kicked around for supporting harry-ginny...

but i hate ginny in this movie...

she's like so flirty...

lolx..


ginny was a whore in this book though. it happens.

and you say 'lolx' you should go back to jr high

[disco.tetris]

Why'd they burn down The Burrow?

[gothichay]

ginny was a whore in this book though. it happens.

and you say 'lolx' you should go back to jr high
i am in junior high...... kidding...
what's wrong with taht anyway....
no offense...
just asking...

[fadedmemories]

Luna Lovegood pwns!

[fadedmemories]

Why'd they burn down The Burrow?
That was exactly my reaction when I first saw the film.

[disco.tetris]

That was exactly my reaction when I first saw the film.
Are they going to magic it back for #7?

[fadedmemories]

Are they going to magic it back for #7?
Hopefully not. But if they do, it's going to be a huge Wtf moment.

[TangledUp]

I am going to Chicago today to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the Harry Potter exhibit! I'm super stoked.

[alexa_ATL]

Hopefully not. But if they do, it's going to be a huge Wtf moment.


$20 bucks says that the burrow is back in perfect condition for the next movie and it's never explained why.

[nhoium]

$20 bucks says that the burrow is back in perfect condition for the next movie and it's never explained why.
I highly doubt that.

[Ailite]

I was very disappointed in this movie. However, I am now re-reading the books and its a blast.

[xmicandmoshpitx]

I am going to Chicago today to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the Harry Potter exhibit! I'm super stoked.
i really want to go to this.

[PaulsRightNut]

random question... I was watching the third movie, and for a quick second draco took a bite out of a green apple. Does that have any significance?

[zubinmoosa]

random question... I was watching the third movie, and for a quick second draco took a bite out of a green apple. Does that have any significance?
Don't think so. The apple was added to the film to illustrate the problems Draco was having fixing the vanishing cabinet, and that's it.

[PaulsRightNut]

Don't think so. The apple was added to the film to illustrate the problems Draco was having fixing the vanishing cabinet, and that's it.

ah I thought so. Thanks.

[Brandon Allin]

I still haven't seen this. I need to change this immediately.

[OnLettingGo]

Don't the weasley's go to live at molly's aunt muriel's house in the 7th book? maybe burning down the burrow has something to do with that?

[narcoleptic953]

Don't the weasley's go to live at molly's aunt muriel's house in the 7th book? maybe burning down the burrow has something to do with that?

They go hide out there after Harry, Ron and Hermione escape Malfoy Manner. The problem is that stuff happens at the Burrow at the beginning of that book (Bill & Fleur's wedding, Death Eaters attacking, etc).

[Undue Noise]

I am going to Chicago today to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the Harry Potter exhibit! I'm super stoked.
Ah sweet, I've heard lots of good things about that. Have fun! :-)

[sokonfused]

I was very disappointed in this movie. However, I am now re-reading the books and its a blast.
haha. after i watched the movie, i re-read the series too.

[moths wings]

I think im going to start reading the deathly hallows again. I was so confused watching the half blood prince because i totally forgot what happened in that book.

[Ailite]

haha. after i watched the movie, i re-read the series too.
I've read all the books dozens of times and its still a blast

[turncoat93]

last 35 minutes ruled.

[disco.tetris]

Hopefully not. But if they do, it's going to be a huge Wtf moment.
But there's so much centered around The Burrow in the next book. The wedding!

[disco.tetris]

My friend started reading the series for the first time after watching the movie. She's on book 2 :rolleyes:

[skatfree]

Someone told me that there are random death eater attack scenes (that were not in the book) during the whole movie... anyone care to tell me if that's true?

[fadedmemories]

But there's so much centered around The Burrow in the next book. The wedding!
I know, but I'm pretty sure movie #7 would be the most inaccurate of all the movies.
My friend started reading the series for the first time after watching the movie. She's on book 2 :rolleyes:
She's just 9 years late.

[TangledUp]

i really want to go to this.

Ah sweet, I've heard lots of good things about that. Have fun! :-)

The exhibit was pretty cool, it had a lot of the wardrobes and props from the movies. Bigger things it had were Buckbeak, the front of the Hogwarts Express, and the flying car.

[xmicandmoshpitx]

The exhibit was pretty cool, it had a lot of the wardrobes and props from the movies. Bigger things it had were Buckbeak, the front of the Hogwarts Express, and the flying car.
do you know if it's going to be moving around the country or not?

[TangledUp]

do you know if it's going to be moving around the country or not?
I think it's a traveling exhibit, yeah, but I have no idea where it's going next. I know it's leaving Chicago in September.

[stupidtyonparad]

so i just finished re-reading this book

and while the movie is good, it can honestly not be compared to the book which is spectacular. it fits everything together so nicely and so smoothly that the movie kind of bums me out now. granted, it would be nearly impossible to have everythign fit together as nice as the book, but....its not even close in my opinion anymore

[sokonfused]

I've read all the books dozens of times and its still a blast
oh i know. i can never get tired of reading them. even though i always know what's going to happen, i still like picking them up and reading them again at random times. lol

[amysaurus]

I am so terribly upset with the movie. I reread the book and went to watch it last night finally and I am soooo mad that they cut out the final battle! And there's just huge flaws in the plot all over the place. I guess if I hadn't read the book I might have been satisfied, but still... all wrong. ALL wrong.

[narcoleptic953]

I am so terribly upset with the movie. I reread the book and went to watch it last night finally and I am soooo mad that they cut out the final battle! And there's just huge flaws in the plot all over the place. I guess if I hadn't read the book I might have been satisfied, but still... all wrong. ALL wrong.

Re-reading the book right before was a poor choice. Read the book after you see the movie next time. It makes it better.

[alexa_ATL]

Re-reading the book right before was a poor choice. Read the book after you see the movie next time. It makes it better.


solid advice, that's what i try to do. or read the book way ahead of time to refresh my memory.

[Rawrr]

So I saw this tonight, and I was a fan. Although I feel as if I had actually read the book I might not have appreciated it as much as I did.

[amysaurus]

Re-reading the book right before was a poor choice. Read the book after you see the movie next time. It makes it better.

Yes, I realize that now haha. I'm that Harry Potter fan though - the one who bitches and moans about every tiny detail that's wrong in the movies.

[chokeychicken]

man, i really hated the movie. like, really really really hated it. they completely dashed over dumbledore as if it was just another scene.

shit should have been epic like luke meeting his father

[Rawrr]

I wish I had time to re-read the books. Back when I was into this, I never got past the fifth one. I still own them I think.

[Undue Noise]

The exhibit was pretty cool, it had a lot of the wardrobes and props from the movies. Bigger things it had were Buckbeak, the front of the Hogwarts Express, and the flying car.
Ah sweet. That sounds pretty impressive.

[disco.tetris]

I know, but I'm pretty sure movie #7 would be the most inaccurate of all the movies.

She's just 9 years late.
The reason I hated movies 1-5 was because they were so inaccurate and deviated from the real plot so much.
I have such a pretty image of the wedding in my head, there's SO much they can do with it, I don't want that ruined!

Only 9 years. That's not a lot at all.

[TangledUp]

Ah sweet. That sounds pretty impressive.
Yeah it was definitely neat... I guess my expectations were too high or something. :shrug: I really wanted to buy something at the end, but couldn't justify it. Way too overpriced.

[Undue Noise]

Yeah it was definitely neat... I guess my expectations were too high or something. :shrug: I really wanted to buy something at the end, but couldn't justify it. Way too overpriced.
What kind of things were on sale?

[TangledUp]

^ Oh, the usual.. tshirts, posters, calendars, little things like magnets, bookmarks.. then stuff like "the sorcerer's stone" for a hundred and something bucks, wands for 100+, things like that.

[Undue Noise]

^ Oh, the usual.. tshirts, posters, calendars, little things like magnets, bookmarks.. then stuff like "the sorcerer's stone" for a hundred and something bucks, wands for 100+, things like that.
Oh damn that is expensive. I'd have a hard time justifying spending that amount of money on a wand.

[NEP633]

has anyone went to see it in IMAX 3D yet?

[TangledUp]

Oh damn that is expensive. I'd have a hard time justifying spending that amount of money on a wand.
Considering it's just a piece of plastic that would sit on a shelf.

[yves.]

has anyone went to see it in IMAX 3D yet?

my friend and i are driving up to charlotte to see it in imax soon. we probably won't go see it in 3d though because it's pretty pointless imo.

[odizzle_word]

has anyone went to see it in IMAX 3D yet?

Yup, on opening night. Only the first 10-15 minutes are in 3D.

[deFobbed14yrs]

whatever the ending still blew!

[Gaugzilla]

So I saw this tonight, and I was a fan. Although I feel as if I had actually read the book I might not have appreciated it as much as I did.

Eeexxxaaactly. I've only read the first book, but just went through a weeklong marathon of all the films before seeing the new one in IMAX. And I don't get it. "Prisoner of Azkaban" was one of the most solid films of the decade. It was so good. And the last few were great as well.

Then I see people that read the books bitch and bitch and bitch as if Alfonso Cuaron or Mike Newell or David Yates personally took their novels and re-wrote them. There's such a sense of entitlement with them, it's ridiculous.

This last one was very, very good. It was basically the "Empire Strikes Back" of the series. I was very satisfied leaving it and my little sister (who has read the books several times) just whined about no Dumbledore funeral. As if leaving out that one scene negated the solid 2 and a half hours before it. Even though it would have dragged the movie out and felt mostly out of place. I'm almost sure they'll cover it in the next film since it wouldn't ruin the movie's continuity.

It just pisses me off that these are actually really good films, unlike most book adaptations ("The Lost World," "Sphere," "League of Extraordinary Gentleman," A ton of Stephen King movies). Yet HP fans just want a superliteral 7 hour adaptation in the style of "Watchmen" (which shows the problem of trying to please fans too much). Ughh. Okay. I'm done.

Yes, I realize that now haha. I'm that Harry Potter fan though - the one who bitches and moans about every tiny detail that's wrong in the movies.

Haha. Well I'm glad at least you can admit it.


The reason I hated movies 1-5 was because they were so inaccurate and deviated from the real plot so much.
I have such a pretty image of the wedding in my head, there's SO much they can do with it, I don't want that ruined!

Only 9 years. That's not a lot at all.

You still have the books. Don't want to see a movie make changes to the novels you like? Don't see them.

[disco.tetris]

Eeexxxaaactly. I've only read the first book, but just went through a weeklong marathon of all the films before seeing the new one in IMAX. And I don't get it. "Prisoner of Azkaban" was one of the most solid films of the decade. It was so good. And the last few were great as well.

Then I see people that read the books bitch and bitch and bitch as if Alfonso Cuaron or Mike Newell or David Yates personally took their novels and re-wrote them. There's such a sense of entitlement with them, it's ridiculous.

This last one was very, very good. It was basically the "Empire Strikes Back" of the series. I was very satisfied leaving it and my little sister (who has read the books several times) just whined about no Dumbledore funeral. As if leaving out that one scene negated the solid 2 and a half hours before it. Even though it would have dragged the movie out and felt mostly out of place. I'm almost sure they'll cover it in the next film since it wouldn't ruin the movie's continuity.

It just pisses me off that these are actually really good films, unlike most book adaptations ("The Lost World," "Sphere," "League of Extraordinary Gentleman," A ton of Stephen King movies). Yet HP fans just want a superliteral 7 hour adaptation in the style of "Watchmen" (which shows the problem of trying to please fans too much). Ughh. Okay. I'm done.



Haha. Well I'm glad at least you can admit it.




You still have the books. Don't want to see a movie make changes to the novels you like? Don't see them.
Ok.

[JNaw]

Emma Watson is so hott now.

[WhitestKidUKnow]

Yup, on opening night. Only the first 10-15 minutes are in 3D.

is it worth seeing?

also, I see you know your calculus.

[Thomas Balkcom]

DVD coming December 8th

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.html

[gloriousmuse]

DVD coming December 8th

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.html

YES! Can't wait! I do hope the 2-disc bonus features are worth it but they never are, so I'm wishing for too much

[narcoleptic953]

I really wish they could make the DVD covers look cool. Oh well.

[cirerelleum]

whatever the ending still blew!

this.