facts, oddities, pluses and whines, big and small

[Jim Ferer]

Jenny:"I agree that some of the humor that we love so in the 
books was lacking in the film - "Are you a witch or what?" is one of 
the best lines, and Dumbledore's sock comment is noticeably missing.  
Neville's plight could have expanded on a bit more, as his 10 point 
award is such a treat in the book because we know how hard everything 
is for him."

Even at 153 minutes, there wasn't time to develop a lot of things. I
was diappointed how fast things whizzed by - Diagon Alley, the twins,
Neville, classes - and I don't blame Chris Columbus or anybody else.
It was bold enough to make the movie as long as it was. We can't ask
for more. It just shows the limitations of the movie medium when
adapting a book so rich in detail. 

Except for the Trio and perhaps Dumbledore, everybody else in the
movie was a bit player.

Like you, I was hoping for the "Are you a witch or not!?" line from Ron.