[HPFGU-Movie] Re:disappointed

[djtarb at aol.com]

In a message dated Thu, 8 Nov 2001  5:05:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, Schlobin1 at aol.com writes:

> well, I am terribly disappointed about the fact that Richard Harris is 
> reported to be lacklustre as Dumbledore, because of course, Albus Dumbledore 
> is my favorite character, although I dream of playing Arabella Figg in a 
> movie.
> 
> MY own five year old big beautiful gold cat became suddenly ill (from a 
> genetic heart defect) last Friday night and we had to help him die on 
> Saturday. I am totally depressed, and can't even get very excited about the 
> movie.
> 
> Susan
> 
I'm really looking forward to the movie... possible lackluster performances and all.  I've learned from experience that critics, at best, express their own opinions and at worst, feel their calling is to pick every nit they can find.  I suspect that I'll enjoy the experience, and if something bothers me well that's part of life.  Those who want movies to mirror their view of books exactly should know enough to avoid the movies and their inevitable disappointment.  So don't despair!

Fellow feeling:  My 16-year-old Maine Coon cat has bone cancer in his jaw and is dying slowly.  No pain, or he wouldn't still be with me, but lots of distressing changes.  I know how hard it is to do what you had to do, and don't look forward to having to do the inevitable with respect to my own beloved pet.

Diane in Philly