Film Theorist Question

[Matt]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for letting me join your conversation.  As a new member I haev 
read the most recent posts in order to catch up and would like to 
address (or re-address as the case may be)the issues that the group 
seems to have towads the 1st 2 films in the series.  

I have read some dissent on Columbus' rendering of the story to the 
screen.  As a person with a Bachelor of Science degree in Film 
Theory, I would like to hear everyone's comments specifically 
describing what they dislike about the films and how else it could 
have been done.

I think that we all have our opinions and I would like to hear them.  
The fancinating idea to me is the discussion of how a children's book 
and film has underlying (sometimes overbearing) adult themes.

Thanks to all for your input and I look forward to reading your 
responses.  I apologize if i am treading over something that has been 
talked about before.  If that is the case please point me in the 
direction of the previous posts.  Thanks!

--Matt
P.S.  Thanks again for including me in the discussion.