film allusions and characterization (WAS: film adaptations)

[Su <buffyslays_uk@yahoo.co.uk>]

> > To me the characters seem more human in the books.
>  
> > They all appear much more stereotyped in the movies.
> > They lose parts of their personality, not gain anything
> > (imo).

I agree! The charm of the books are in the characters.  I mean of 
course we should be mostly following Harry in the movie. 

But I really miss all the little things like how Percy is a lot more 
pompous in the books..how he really cares about being a prefect and 
shines his badge.. you don't get that brotherly sense between the 
weasleys..like bantering...I don't think Ron even talked to Ginny in 
COS until the end of the movie. 

Fred and George just don't have the wit in the movies. I mean 
Kloves/Columbus would'nt have to write in much to develop the 
characters. Just something ..a hint..a nod... one line is all it 
takes sometimes. And other people like Lavender Brown and Parvati 
Patel. I know they're minor but I like them there! It makes 
everything complete.

Ok I'm being nitpicky...but since I'm typing I might as well get it 
all out!

 I still don't think they've got some of the main characters right. 
Like Hermione! Movie Hermione is just too stern all the time and 
seems to know everything In the books - she's just a more lovable 
character. I can't explain it. I've always imagined her voice to be 
more...shrill. Someone help me out!

I think everyone talked about Ron so I won't say more.
And I don't think they made a big enough deal of Snape in 
Philosopher's Stone either. 

Kibi