Prisoner's hopes and dreams

[susanbones2003 <rdas@facstaff.wisc.edu>]

I have finally come to the sad realization that it's possible 
that "Prisoner" may not come any closer to the vision of JKR 
than "Chamber of Secrets" or "Sorcerer's Stone." It's patently clear 
that the directors, no matter how talented and how eloquent, are not 
making these films for me, someone who's read the books and 
desparately wants to see them come alive. They are making 
action/adventure movies for kids. The emotional core is just a 
subplot that unfortunately, can't ever seem to be worked in very 
well. I thought it was just Chris Columbus who couldn't seem to 
manage Harry being a real breathing sometimes vulerable person. But 
now that I see there is no Prof. Trelawny, possible no or very little 
quidditch, I realize that Cuaron seemingly must sacrifice huge chunks 
of the plot as well to get a movie made. For me the best hope is 
that, despite all the sacrifices that must be made, he will still try 
to show Harry as a fuller character, with flaws and self-doubts as 
well as courageous and brave. I try to tell myself that bravery and 
courage as so much easier to portray that it's obvious why those 
aspects of Harry have always been emphasized. Now I just want to see 
if Curaon is as good as they say at portraying teen age angst...
-JenD