[HPFGU-Movie] Books are should not be movies

[Barbara D. Poland-Waters]

>>>From: saintbacchus [mailto:saintbacchus at yahoo.com]

I (bd-bear) had written:

>>>Here's what I don't get. . .what is the point of sticking to the "theme"
when the books are so much more than that? There's a whole
storyline and intricate plot that JKR created. That's what I missed in the
movie the most. Being faithful to the spirit of the book just
wasn't enough for me, I wanted the story told the way it's told in the
book.<<<

Then Anna wrote:

>>>Now see, I don't get what the point is of making a movie that follows the
book exactly. If that's what you want, why not just read
the book again?<<<

bd-bear:

Actually, I am reading the book again, and I will read it and all the books
again and again and again. That doesn't mean I don't get the same thrill as
others out of seeing the story "brought to life."

Anna:

>>>I can, however, give several examples of excellent films that weren't
half as faithful as Kloves has been. In fact, let's take just one: Who
Censored Roger Rabbit?<<<

Honestly, I don't care what comparison you want to make, my opinion is about
POA. Who knows, maybe I'd read the book you mentioned, then see the film and
be just as disappointed.

What I don't get is why the people who liked POA have such a problem with me
NOT liking it. You have your opinions, I have mine. I think some really
stupid things were added to the book unnecessarily that having nothing to do
with time constraints (shrunken heads, different Hogwarts set, different
characters speaking different lines, Quidditch flying in the clouds). I like
the books fine and didn't think anything needed to be added to the story. I
thought the first 2 movies WERE faithful to the books and I wanted to see
specific scenes I read about in POA come to life. Perhaps some of you didn't
like the first two movies, so you are happy with this movie. That's YOUR
prerogative and I am NOT going to criticize you for feeling that way.

Barbara
bd-bear