[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Cedric Diggory cut from PoA

[Susan XG]

>>>>>Regarding the Quidditch part I cut from this post. I think they need to 
>>>>>have Quidditch. It's expected. What's a Harry Potter movie without 
>>>>>Quidditch?<<<<<<

I totally agree. They can't cut Quidditch. Not only because it's a 
reoccuring thing in the books, but the games in PoA are very important. When 
Harry plays Hufflepuff he is terrorized by the Dementors and loses the 
Snitch for the first time ever to Cedric Diggory (who wanted to call it 
off...showing very early what kind of guy he is). This leads him to studying 
with Lupin about conjuring a Patronus (which is important to the climax of 
the book). Then when he plays Ravenclaw, we are introduced to Cho Chang, 
Harry's crush, for the first time...and we see his first "successful" 
Patronus on Malfoy and company. Then, they play Slytherin and take the 
Quidditch cup! The first time they win in 7 years! Plus, all that hoopla 
with the Firebolt and how it causes a rift between Ron/Harry and Hermione?


Besides, I need to see Oliver try to "drown himself" in the showers.

Qudditch is a very important storytelling device and they can't cut it from 
the film.

Also, even if GoF becomes two films (which is a great idea!), Cedric plays 
an important role in PoA because early on in GoF, his "victory" over Harry 
is mentioned by Amos Diggory!





>>>>>Regarding the length of the HP movies. I still don't understand why
2.7hrs for HP is 'butt numbing' but +3 hrs for Lord of the Rings doesn't 
even rate a comment. I think it is a crime to make any of
these movies less than 3 hrs long. That extra 20 minute would allow so
much more plot and character developement. It would also allow a lot
smoother transitions between scenes, and make the movie a lot less
hurried, but still excitint pace.<<<<

It is SUCH a double standard. I think the whole "Well, HP is a children's 
book" is a such a lame excuse! Practically everyone I know that's a HP fan 
is 18 or over. I've seen CoS 5 times (I'm 22) and I loved every minute of 
it. My sister (who's 18) saw it four times. I only saw "Fellowship" and "The 
Two Towers" once each in the theaters. What does that tell you? If you are 
going to adapt a "much beloved" piece of literature, you have to do it 
right. Besides, AOL Time Warner produces LotR AND HP, which is VERY 
interesting.

<shakes head>

The fans of Harry Potter (who aren't just children or are no longer 
children...) have just as much right to get a "faithful" adaptation as the 
LotR fans do.


Susan










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