Harry Pot-Head

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 07-23-2009, 08:45 PM

Do you think the movies live up to the hype? Are you a big fan of the Harry Potter series?

I freaking love the books, they are so well written and imagination captivating, and I don't want to be like every other vapid fan saying the 'book was better', however the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movies just out blowed compared to the book. I wish the actors could act better. The emotions just wern't there.

Anyway, fire your opinions.

Astronomer · 07-23-2009, 11:31 PM

I'm a huge fan of the books. I started reading them when I was 12... and am incredibly attached. I think the movies are also fantastic. They are the best novel-to-film adaptations I've ever come across... it would be pretty hard manipulating the Harry Potter books into film and I think they've done a pretty good job.

I like the Half-Blood prince. The only complaints I have are:

1 - Way too much Twilight-esque teen romance lame humour stuff.

2- Harry doesn't mourn for the death of Sirius (instead he checks his breath is okay as he attempts to pick up a girl at a cafe).

3- Not enough scenes on Vodlemort/ Tom Riddle's past (e.g. they cut out the scene where Tom kills 7 people and then comes back to Hogwarts to ask Dumbledore for a job)

4- No funeral for Dumbledore.

Otherwise, I thought it was really good. I love the actors that were cast (especially Slughorn!) and I just really enjoyed it and thought it was a pretty good adaptation.

/end fangirl.

sweet_nothing · 07-23-2009, 11:37 PM

Anybody else notice that people who are still into harry potter after the age of 12 are girls?

LoathsomePete · 07-24-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_nothing

Anybody else notice that people who are still into harry potter after the age of 12 are girls?

I'm 21, I started reading the Harry Potter series in 1997 when The Philosopher's Stone came out and occasionally re-read them when I need something light that holds nostalgic value. I know a lot of younger people's parents got into the series, both my mom and dad did, and my older brother and his wife (who are both 31) have read them.

Mojo · 07-24-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_nothing

Anybody else notice that people who are still into harry potter after the age of 12 are girls?

Most of the people I know who read them are girls, but not all of them. I can't criticise Harry Potter really because I haven't read any of the books or seen any of the films but I have never had the slightest bit of interest in something that it would appear I am at LEAST 10 years too old for.

Astronomer · 07-24-2009, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

Most of the people I know who read them are girls, but not all of them. I can't criticise Harry Potter really because I haven't read any of the books or seen any of the films but I have never had the slightest bit of interest in something that it would appear I am at LEAST 10 years too old for.

While the earlier books are aimed at young teens, the books grow with their audience, so the later books in the series are aimed at adults and older teens. Having read them I'd say they are far too dark/ mature for children. Plus I know plenty of adults, lots over 50, who read and enjoy them.

FaSho · 07-24-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_nothing

Anybody else notice that people who are still into harry potter after the age of 12 are girls?

I was really dissapointed withthe Half-Blood Prince movie, because it's my favorite book of the series, and they cut out so much of it so it could have 'teen appeal'

Astronomer · 07-24-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FaSho

I was really dissapointed withthe Half-Blood Prince movie, because it's my favorite book of the series, and they cut out so much of it so it could have 'teen appeal'

But remember the last book has been divided up into 2 movies... so one can hope that the first of these two movies will (hopefully) include the stuff that was left out. Like Dumbledore's funeral which is supposed to be the opening scene of the next movie, and all of the past memories of Tom Riddle and Snape.

The teen romances etc in the book were used to demonstrate how the characters are growing up. So some of that stuff was definitely needed. They just went a bit over the top I think.

Remember, they're always going to cut out heaps of stuff from the books. It would be impossible to include everything. You can't be too critical

But I know what you're getting at.

mohtaref · 06-17-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FaSho

I was really dissapointed withthe Half-Blood Prince movie, because it's my favorite book of the series, and they cut out so much of it so it could have 'teen appeal'

i agree with you , the half-blood prince was dissapointing for those who read the original book

Dr.Seussicide · 07-23-2009, 11:38 PM

I loved the scenes from Tom Riddle's past. My favourite part of the movie actually. Some more of those would've been appreciated

07-23-2009, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,775	Harry Pot-Head Do you think the movies live up to the hype? Are you a big fan of the Harry Potter series? I freaking love the books, they are so well written and imagination captivating, and I don't want to be like every other vapid fan saying the 'book was better', however the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movies just out blowed compared to the book. I wish the actors could act better. The emotions just wern't there. Anyway, fire your opinions. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

07-23-2009, 11:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	I'm a huge fan of the books. I started reading them when I was 12... and am incredibly attached. I think the movies are also fantastic. They are the best novel-to-film adaptations I've ever come across... it would be pretty hard manipulating the Harry Potter books into film and I think they've done a pretty good job. I like the Half-Blood prince. The only complaints I have are: 1 - Way too much Twilight-esque teen romance lame humour stuff. 2- Harry doesn't mourn for the death of Sirius (instead he checks his breath is okay as he attempts to pick up a girl at a cafe). 3- Not enough scenes on Vodlemort/ Tom Riddle's past (e.g. they cut out the scene where Tom kills 7 people and then comes back to Hogwarts to ask Dumbledore for a job) 4- No funeral for Dumbledore. Otherwise, I thought it was really good. I love the actors that were cast (especially Slughorn!) and I just really enjoyed it and thought it was a pretty good adaptation. /end fangirl. __________________

07-23-2009, 11:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	I loved the scenes from Tom Riddle's past. My favourite part of the movie actually. Some more of those would've been appreciated __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.