[HPFGU-Movie] Lack of tears

[clshannon at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/13/04 2:55:07 PM, editor at texas.net writes:


> The sound was fine. But the totally dry eyes kind of made it seem 
> contrived.
> If you're sobbing, you make *tears.* I have three children who have *all*
> done the fake crying for effect at one time or another, and frankly, that's
> exactly what it looks like.
> 

I didn't have a   problem with the scene for a few reasons - first of all, 
from a superficial standpoint regarding the tears, etc., if you see the movie in 
IMAX, you can see his nose running, so at least there is some wetness ;-)
But from a character standpoint, I think it is in character for Harry to not 
be able to even summon tears - the sobbing is more like a deep hurt. He's not 
used to being able to just cry freely, given his childhood with the Dursleys. 
I can   imagine him sobbing quietly when he was a small child, trying not to 
make any noise or even show the effects of crying for fear of being punished.

Anyway, I guess we'll all disagree on some things - I just thought Harry was 
more angry than sad in that scene - angry that once again things were kept 
from him - knowledge about his parents. I think he's sick and tired of hearing 
things in piecemeal or by accident. He must feel frustrated and betrayed because 
so many people are keeping secrets from him, even if they feel it is for his 
own good. It would still make him angry.
Cindy


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