[HPFGU-Movie] Harry Lacks Self Confidence / Green eyes/ Julian Sands/ Daniel & Premiere

[Richelle Votaw]

Phyllis:

> But this confidence is *not* there yet in CoS.  Harry doesn't
> originally plan on taking on the Basilisk himself - he goes to
<snip>
> Harry's lack of self confidence also explains (IMO) Richelle's other
> question - it's why Harry doesn't respond when Lucius makes
> his "you'll meet the same sticky end as your parents" comment.

Well, I can see Harry's lack of self confidence in one way, but not in
another.  For example, he doesn't hesitate to scream "LIAR!" at Voldemort
himself when he insults his parents.  But doesn't say a word to Lucius.  Is
Harry more confident around Voldemort than Lucius?

> bboy_mn replies:
> True Harry doesn't have much internal self-confidence, but externally
> he can be very stubborn and defiant. He feels weak but he doesn't like
> to admit it.
>
> So, I could see Harry saying this to Lucius not because he believes
> it, but because he understands that Lucius really means the exact
> opposite of what he is saying, and Harry with his stubborn defiance is
> not going  to let Lucius get away with trying to intimidate him.

Very true.  While Harry may not think he's the one to always save the day,
he's not going to let Lucius have the last word in either.   Now another
thought I had is that perhaps with the "Don't worry, I will be" line they
are trying to bridge the gap between the so called "timid, quiet" Harry of
SS/PS and CoS and the often blatently defiant one of PoA.  For example, when
Snape substitutes for Lupin.  Harry practically interrogates him and nearly
gets himself in BIG trouble for it.

bboy_mn again:

> Let's remember that frequently there are things in the movie trailers
> that are NOT in the movie. Sometimes these are things that were left
> on the cutting room floor but frequently they are short clips created
> especailly for the trailer and were never intended to be in the movie.

No, no, no!  I LIKE that line!  I WANT it in the movie! :)

>  bboy_mn replies:

> Excellent point! I read in interview that Daniel Radcliffe is suppose
> to wear glasses in real life, but he keeps losing them or breaking
> them, so I just assumed he wore contacts instead.
> They spend multi-millions of dollars on this movie, would it really
> kill them to spend $100 more and get Daniel some green contacts?

I heard that they tried green contacts and he couldn't wear them.  Which
considering he was barely eleven at the time is highly likely.  I wonder
though, if now that he's a couple of years older they won't try again for
PoA.   In "real life" I've seen just one picture of Daniel with glasses and
he's reading at the time, so maybe he just needs them to read.  Though they
were incredibly thick, for a twelve year old.

-- In HPFGU-Movie at y..., "Regina" <itzregina at h...> wrote:
>  He has been a warlock and a forlorn tormented vampire.  Why not a
> forlorn tormented werewolf?  He is 44 which would put him closer
to  Alan's age.  He can be soft spoken, as I see Lupin. The golden
hair  would have to go :-)  He is slim, so he could appear gaunt if
> needed.  I don't know how much he has worked with children, but
> as "Nick" in Rose Red he was quite charming and took up for the
young Annie.

I've never seen him before, but I looked on IMDB and he does look rather
gentle.  Lupin needs to be gentle.  That's my number one requirement.  Oh,
and nice eyes would be good. :)

Fru HU writes:

> I'm happy too that Daniel seems to act better than in the first film.
> And not only that... He's the most gorgeous 13-year-old I've seen in
> my life... utterly delicious...

Which makes me wonder if they aren't even trying too hard for the green eye
thing.  Daniel's gorgeous blue eyes are incredible.  Give that kid five
years and he'll be a heart breaker!

Fru HU writes again:

> I was wondering if anyone is planning to go
> to the London premiere of CoS? I'm going with at least two other
> people (whom I've never met before) and would not say no to meeting
> one of you fine people either!

<sigh> I wish!  But alas, no.  When is it?  I hadn't heard a date announced,
but based on last year's premiere shouldn't it be in about six weeks?
You'll have to take lots of pictures and keep us informed!

Richelle

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