[HPFGU-Movie] follow-up

[jrober4 at bellsouth.net]

Richelle wrote:

Yes, but do be prepared that a lot has been left out of the movie.  Though after viewing it only three times now, I can safely say that not much was lost from the plot.  And not much else could have been left out, only one scene that I would've left out.  Judging from the list of deleted scenes that will be on the DVD, if they'd kept at least half of them, it would've been very near perfect.

That point aside, I was already a huge fan of Daniel Radcliffe before I saw CoS, but now I am completely impressed.  The woodness that even I admit to seeing at times during SS/PS is gone.  Awkward hand movements are virtually non existent (though he does still grab his sleeves with his hands on occasion, when the sleeves are long enough, which is funny, because he does that in real life, so it's very natural).

Judy writes

Thanks for the advice/suggestions!  I will keep this in mind when I see CoS next month.  I imagine, like many of you, that I will be disappointed at what is left out, but I also understand the need for designing the screenplay for dramatic effect.  Interestingly enough, some people seem to like Columbus' directing and some don't.  Just from "SS", I haven't formed an opinion yet.  


Richelle wrote:          

Yes, John Williams did score CoS, and very well, too.  There is a positively brilliant "Fawkes" theme that is my favorite. As for the PoA score, John Williams himself said a month or two ago that it was not currently on his agenda, but things could change. Since there is quite a bit of work to do before that stage, perhaps things will change.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed on that one!

Judy writes:

I am glad that I am not alone in admiring John Williams.  For one thing, he has a real talent for soaring themes, which -- imo -- leaves us with the right kind of feeling at the end, perfect for this kind of viewing experience.  Since the scenes in the CoS book with Fawkes are among my favorites, I will *definitely* look forward to them in the movie!  As for PoA, I will keep my fingers crossed that John *will* do the score for it.

BTW -- I haven't had the chance to see who -- besides the regular cast -- will be in the PoA movie, other than David Thewlis as Lupin.  Can someone please tell me who else will be in it?  And, what is the HP fan base saying about the Spanish director doing PoA?  Oh, and one other thing - I heard that this movie will *not* be filmed at the same castle used in the first two movies (much to my disappointment -- why not???).  So, where *will* PoA be filmed?

Speaking of which . . . I started reading the PoA book Tuesday (was too tired to start it the night before), and I am over 200 pages into it already -- I am undeniably and truly *hooked* now, LOL.

Judy




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