Harry Potter (no spoilers!)

Author: motti_soL
Date: 17-Oct-2004, 1:45 AM

Author: motti_soL
Time: 17-Oct-2004 1:45 AM
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Let's revive this thread...

I just finished reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (also read the first three) and I liked it a lot, can't wait to read Phoenix.

Finally HP has become more dark and all the teenage problems start to gather, finally.

Remember this is a Spoiler-Free thread. For spoilers go over to the Spoiler Harry Potter thread. Show some consideration to the others.

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Author: Jedi Master
Time: 17-Oct-2004 5:32 PM
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Right now, there really isn't much to talk about but spoilers. Except maybe the first three books/movies. Of which, Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire is supposedly in production.

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Author: Jedi Master
Time: 17-Oct-2004 5:33 PM
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The movie, that is!

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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 17-Oct-2004 5:47 PM
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And being directed by Mike Newell; personally, I really like what Alfonso Cuaron did with Prisoner of Azkaban. Admittedly, its; not the most faithful adaptation of the novel, but it really works as a movie and presents us with a more realistic vision of Hogwarts.

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Author: PSYCHO_DAYV
Time: 17-Oct-2004 9:30 PM
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I DIDN'T LIKE AC'S TAKE ON HP. IT JUST DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT TO ME.

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Author: motti_soL
Time: 21-Oct-2004 12:04 AM
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have yet to see Azkaban, but after reading the book, im not actually looking for a correct adaptation of the book. i just hope that its visually good. but its sad for all those that havent read the book.

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Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 21-Oct-2004 9:50 AM
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Visually, motti, it's fantastic; my kids were split on liking it when we left the theatre (Tommy loved it, Naomi was disappointed), but upon reflection, my daughter actually wound up liking it a whole lot more.

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Author: Bossk
Time: 21-Oct-2004 9:59 AM
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Motti, if you are looking for faithful adaptation, you'll likely be disappointed. However, I have given up on faithfulness in adaptation (save for the spectacular job done in Mystic River), so that made me enjoy Azkaban like no other. Cuaron did a fantastic job and I wish he was coming back.

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Author: Warbler
Time: 21-Oct-2004 5:39 PM
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I perfer the the first two movies to the third.

Author: Shimraa
Time: 21-Oct-2004 6:28 PM
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personally i didnt really like the first one but the last two have been pretty good. i could see why you didnt like the thrid one though, something about it just felt weird.

Author: Bossk
Time: 22-Oct-2004 4:35 AM
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It is true that it is a far cry from the first two. My feeling is that the first two were far too cartoony and "feel good" to be a true wizard story. I always imagined HP to be a darker story as I read the books. I was disappointed by Chris Columbus' treatment of the story in terms of mood and appearance. The casting was spectacular, but otherwise. Cuaron captured what I had been imagining all along. Same goes for my wife. She loved the third one.

Speaking of the third one, when's it come out on DVD?

Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 22-Oct-2004 6:09 AM
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November 23.

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Author: Bossk
Time: 22-Oct-2004 7:02 AM
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Sweet. I'm all over that one.

Author: Shimraa
Time: 22-Oct-2004 10:19 AM
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me too

Author: PSYCHO_DAYV
Time: 23-Oct-2004 8:03 PM
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I WILL HAVE IT A WEEK BEFORE IT COMES OUT. I'LL POST MY REVIEW OF THE DVD IN THE PSYCHO REVIEW THREAD.

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Author: Shimraa
Time: 24-Oct-2004 1:53 PM
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i just wont read your reveiw till i get it.

Author: GundarkHunter
Time: 25-Oct-2004 6:06 AM
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Why, Shimmy? If you've read any of DAYV's other reviews, he tends to stick more to the technical aspects of the DVD.

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Author: Shimraa
Time: 25-Oct-2004 6:47 AM
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still i want it to be fresh.